NEW YEAR ADDRESS OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN,
Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
MR. OLA OLUKOYEDE, TO STAFF OF THE COMMISSION.

Dear Colleagues,

Let me commence this address with the usual compliments of the New Year: Happy New Year to you all! No doubt, the preceding year threw up monstrous challenges on the corporate strength of the Commission. We sailed through by the grace of God and our resilience as an entity marked for greatness. My appointment as Executive Chairman came in the last quarters of 2023 and we have been able to stabilize the system and roll out fresh initiatives and policy direction for the Commission. I want to thank all of you for your roles, so far, in this new dispensation.

As you would recall, our new policy drive is premised on a three-pronged agenda and blueprint.

The first plank of the agenda is proper focusing of the mandate of the EFCC. All over the world, the major objective of the war against corruption and financial crimes is to drive economic development and create wealth and job opportunities for the populace. We need to come to these realities and operate by them. Our nation is in dire straits. We need to continue to do everything possible to stimulate the revenue profile of Nigeria

There is no Agency of government as crucial to the nation’s quest for growth and development as the EFCC. We have all it takes to bring up the profile and developmental index of our nation. I urge all of you to be steadfast and committed to this clarion.

The second plank of our policy direction is putting modalities in place for running the administration and governance of the nation at various levels in a most responsible, accountable and transparent manner as well as building and promoting the international image and reputation of Nigeria in the eye of the world as a country that is worthy of attracting foreign direct investments. To achieve all these, preventive mechanisms against corruption, adherence to the rule of law and engagement of diverse publics in the nation in the fight, are imperative.

I equally talk about the overarching need for a transactional credit system as a potent means of keeping corruption at bay. We need to encourage this and motivate Nigerians in this area. I want to particularly harp on the preventive modality which is the centerpiece of our new engagement. We are already building strength in this area through restructuring of the layers of the Commission. I want every staff to be in tune with the new arrangement.

Let me also talk about the review of the arrest and bail guidelines which I expect everyone to be familiar with by now. The review is informed by the need for us to conform with international best practices in law enforcement. We are a civilized anti-graft agency. Arrest and bail would henceforth be done in line with the rule of law. Our investigators should particularly take note of this. It is important for us to understand the dynamics of the world in the area of law enforcement. Change is the most permanent fact of life. We should not be seen to be resisting changes in our work.

At this point, I need to strongly reiterate the issue of discipline, integrity and sense of responsibility in the way we do our work. Public opinions about the conduct of some of our investigators are adverse. The craze and quest for gratification, bribes and other compromises by some of our investigators are becoming too embarrassing and this must not continue. Let me sound a note of warning in this regard. I will not hesitate to wield the big stick against any form of infraction by any staff of the Commission. The Department of Internal Affairs has been directed to be more ardent in its work and monitor every staff in all their engagements. The image of the Commission is too important to be placed on the line by any corrupt officer.

We are mindful of the increasing need for welfare of staff and steps are being taken in this regard. I may not talk about specifics. However, the new year promises to bring smiles on the faces of staff across all the Commands. We will continue to do our best to put all of you at your best. However, to whom much is given, much is expected.

Lastly, I have always said it that we are all privileged to be staff of the EFCC. There is this Latin phrase that says, noblesse oblige, meaning, nobility demands responsibility. This is the crux of the matter. We should dignify the privilege of being EFCC staff with proportionate responsibility. It is both a duty and an obligation.

I wish you all the best in the New Year.

God bless you all!

EFCC Nigeria

Too much talk

Damnnn niggar
Talk too much with no action

Tinubu's administration is just gibberish

Hehehe.

Corrupt officers left the WhatsApp group .

Rubbish agenda

We de observe..
May God give you all the power to see through your good intentions

I hope he carries out what an analyst wrote out for him.

I really want him to succeed
I want the ease in corruption to be eliminated

Imagine

Renewed EFCC

I wish him the very best.

Believe in any Chairman of EFCC at your own peril

They come as dove, and leave as vulture.

May God help u to help us. Amen

Make una recruit abeg... All dis talks no concern person

Okay

Noted.

We need action not epistles.

Mr Olukayode, I hope that your policies and agenda are not meant to target the opposition, because current minister of state for defence case is still hanging on your neck
Thank you very much

Efcc the only organization that always consumes its chairman

omoredia:
Too much talk

He is not addressing you and can never address you. He is addressing his staff

Nigerian officials are too good at talking and perfect on papers, but will do exactly opposite of what they mean


See as e dey yarn with all seriousness, like say if Tilumbu tell am to off mic e go say no


Nonsense and ingredient

Going After Tinubu's perceived enemies is not fighting corruption....


Yoruba man Efcc Chairman

Nice

DWJOBScom:
I hope he carries out what an analyst wrote out for him.

I really want him to succeed
I want the ease in corruption to be eliminated

Sadly the fight against corruption with EFCC is directly connected to what the President/Presidency tolerates. With this Presidency, I am not sure.

Nothing to write joor , I know the real meaning of efcc ,

Why sound bittered, if he's not addressing him today, he might in the nearest future. Besides, who says Nigerians cant have or air opinions about Public Servants, let alone Mighty EFCC an agency that can remedy the biggest problem of Nigeria (i.e corruption). Pls escue nepotism .

Coolestguy2023:


He is not addressing you and can never address you. He is addressing his staff

Why sound bittered, if he's not addressing him today, he might in the nearest future. Besides, who says Nigerians cant have or air opinions about Public Servants, let alone Mighty EFCC an agency that can remedy the biggest problem of Nigeria (i.e corruption). Pls escue nepotism .

MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS OLA KAYODE. YOU WILL NOT FAIL BY GOD'S GRACE

Majority of the officers will YINMU

slaawomirr:
Damnnn niggar
Talk too much with no action

Tinubu's administration is just gibberish

gibberish is a refined word for this administration, find a deadlier word. An administration of too much talk , no clue, no ideas , scalar quantity government