The new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has taken a bold step toward enhancing transparency and accountability within the organization. Olukoyede has ordered all EFCC staff to declare their assets, aligning with civil service regulations and procedures. This directive came during a meeting at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.
Olukoyede emphasized the importance of this move by declaring, "All of us are going to declare our assets; from Level 17, downward... We must live above board by setting the pace with good examples. As anti-corruption fighters, our hands must be clean, and so we must declare our assets."
He further stressed the significance of the EFCC staff focusing on the core mission of combating economic and financial crimes. These efforts, he noted, should contribute to the growth of the national economy, foster an environment conducive to increased investment, and reinforce the nation's economic foundation.
Olukoyede called for professionalism, thoroughness, integrity, and non-partisanship among the EFCC staff. He highlighted the need for the commission to enhance confidence in the Nigerian economy, promote transparency, and contribute to the nation's overall image.
By enforcing asset declaration among the staff and maintaining high ethical standards, the EFCC aims to play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives
