Safiu Kehinde
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has lamented over the presence of corrupt staff within the Anti-graft agency.
Olukoyede, had, in a New Year Address to members of the agency, yesterday condemned the quest for gratification, bribes, and other compromises by some of its invigilators, while stressing on the need to uphold discipline and integrity.
He vowed to take drastic action on any staff of the Commission found wanting.
“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.” He said.
Meanwhile he urged the staffs to embrace sense of responsibility in the execution of their duties.
“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.” He added.