EFCC Chair laments Nigerians’ perception of corruption

Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, has expressed his concern about the attitude of Nigerians toward corrupt practices.

The EFCC boss said that many Nigerians have resorted to corrupt practices, and it is one of the main obstacles to the development of the Nigerian state in many areas.

He made this statement in Abuja when he received the Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) officials, led by Chris Olukolade, the director of the group’s board of trustees.

Olukoyede noted that while many condemn the issue, they also rally behind corrupt leaders when they face prosecution.

Olukoyede said, “One of the major problems in Nigeria, which, when tackled, will make underdevelopment a thing of the past, is corruption and financial crimes. A society that is ready to move forward is a responsibility not only of the government but of the citizens.

“This is what has actually led some of us to be very committed to this cause. We are ready to go the whole hog to do what we need to do within the confines and provisions of the law and the power that the Constitution has conferred on us.

“If everybody makes up his or her mind to do the right thing, we’ll move forward in this country.”

The EFCC boss also said that the country will move forward if Nigerians collectively resolve to uphold integrity.