Despite worries about the rise in corruption cases in the nation, anti-graft organisations like the EFCC and development partners reiterated their commitment to fighting the problem on Tuesday, asserting that it was doable.
They expressed their hope during the 2023 African Union Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja, which was held there under the theme “African Union convention on preventing and combating corruption 20 years after: Achievements and prospects.”
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The event was organised by the Inter-Agency Task Team in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, MacArthur Foundation, and the Centre for Democracy and Development.
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulkarim Chukkol, highlighted the effects of corruption, including poor infrastructure, economic and political crises, poverty, and security challenges.
He expressed concern about the involvement of youths in economic and financial crimes, particularly cybercrime.
“Corruption is one monster that has troubled and remains a huge challenge to Africa.
“When the so-called future leaders are themselves enmeshed in the criminality of uncommon dimension, it is difficult to imagine what the future holds for Africa,” Chukkol said.
The EFCC chairman expressed optimism and determination that corruption can be fought and defeated.
“A corrupt-free Nigeria, or corrupt-free Africa, is not an Eldorado”, he said.
