The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has pledged a more aggressive crackdown on corruption, promising to uphold a culture of integrity within the agency and weed out any officers who deviate.
Speaking at the Passing Out Parade (PoP) of 404 EFCC cadets in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Olukoyede said the Commission is committed to “breaking the siege of graft in Nigeria” through professionalism, patriotism, and strict accountability.
“The Commission has shown that it is capable of tackling any economic and financial crime,” Olukoyede said.
“Our strength lies in our human capacity. These cadets represent a new era, and we expect them to raise the bar.”
The PoP, held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Ende Hills, featured 294 Detective Superintendent Cadets and 110 Detective Inspector Cadets.
Dignitaries, including Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, were in attendance.
Governor Sule, who served as the Reviewing Officer at the event, reiterated the need for judicial reforms to strengthen the EFCC’s work. He advocated for the creation of special courts dedicated solely to corruption cases.
“Our justice system is burdened. To ensure timely trials, I urge the National Assembly to establish a special anti-corruption court,” the governor said.
“This will help remove bottlenecks and accelerate justice.”
He congratulated the cadets for their resilience and commitment, adding that their performance gave hope for a better Nigeria.
“Today’s display shows you’re ready to serve. The future of Nigeria looks brighter because of young officers like you.”
Sule also called on lawmakers to further empower the EFCC through legislation and funding, especially as the country undergoes constitutional review.
