Acting Chairman of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday said
the war against corruption is a do-or-die for the growth of Nigeria.
Addressing
journalists after leading officials of the commission in a walk against
corruption in Abuja, Magu said Nigerians must resolve to either win the battle
or die trying.
The event was part of
activities marking the 2017 International Anti-corruption Day with the theme:
“United Against Corruption for Development, Peace and Security.’’
“The
fight against corruption is now a war in which there is a clear line between
forces of evil and those of good; between agents of progress and reactionary
elements who mean no good.
“But
for those of us on this side of the divide, in the anti-corruption agencies of
government, in the media and civil society, the dagger is drawn and I believe I
am speaking the minds of everyone on this side.
“We
intend to neither retreat nor surrender in our noble intention to cure our
country of the evils of corruption.
“For
us as a country, the fight against corruption is a do-or-die affair. We have to
win the battle or die trying.’’
The
EFCC boss gave a strong warning to looters, stressing that the long arm of
justice would eventually catch up with them no matter how hard they try to
cover their tracks.
Magu
called on Nigerians to renew their common consensus against corruption and
resolve to halt “Nigeria’s number-one enemy’’ in its stride.
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