Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasised the importance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) being deliberate and strategic in shaping the narratives around the crucial war against corruption in Nigeria.
Idris made this statement during the commissioning of EFCC Radio, 97.3 FM, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to curb misinformation and disinformation, with the new radio station serving as a significant tool in achieving this goal.
“I must say that it is very gratifying to see one of the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies extending its public communications and engagement reach by establishing an FM radio station.
“As a public-facing agency, it is indeed very important for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be deliberate and strategic about shaping the narratives around the all-important war being waged against corruption in our country.
“Rest assured that, as the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria, I will do everything in my power to support your goals and objectives.
“We will also, working through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), ensure that we encourage other relevant public sector agencies to do likewise, and contribute to the task of informing, enlightening, and sensitising the public,” the Minister stated.
Similarly, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, noted that with the radio station, the Commission would be better positioned to tell its story.
According to the EFCC Chairman, the launch of the radio station marks a new phase in the mass, inclusive fight against corrupt practices by the EFCC. He explained that the station provides a platform for discussions, a marketplace of ideas, and a sounding board for the public to understand the activities of the Commission.
Senator Udende Emmanuel, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption, congratulated the Commission and urged the station’s staff to remain professional in their responsibilities, upholding the core values of the EFCC and ethical media practices.