The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria to enhance their collaboration with the Commission in combating economic and financial crimes in the country.
During an interactive session at the Benin Zonal Command, Ola Olukoyede, EFCC’s Executive Chairman, pointed out the importance of CSOs in fighting corruption and encouraged them to strengthen their partnerships with the EFCC.
Speaking through Ag. Zonal Director, ACE I Effa Imoh Okim, Olukoyede stressed the pivotal role of CSOs in spreading awareness about the consequences of corruption, particularly among young people engaged in internet fraud and other criminal activities.
He called on CSOs to serve as whistleblowers and intelligence gatherers, providing authentic information to aid in the fight against corruption.
“Let’s work together in tackling the menace of corruption. I want us to build on our existing relationships. I can’t be everywhere but you are everywhere. Our first choice is prevention and that is where the CSOs come in.
“You have the reach and the spread, so you can take the message to the people out there, especially young people on the consequences of engaging in internet fraud and other forms of criminality”, he said.
“We need you to give us authentic information and to eliminate deceit from our collaboration,” Olukoyede added.
