The Southwest leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, has commended the pragmatic efforts and approach of the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede in tackling economic and financial crimes in public offices and cybercrime among Nigerian youths.
The Commendation was given in Ibadan, Oyo State when the NUJ delegation led by its Vice President, Comrade Aderonke Samo, represented by the Ondo State Chairman of the body, Prince Leke Adegbite paid a familiarization visit to the Acting Zonal Director of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim.
“This visit basically is to commend you, for the excellent works you have been doing regarding the fight against corruption, mismanagement of public funds in public service and cybercrimes among our youths in Oyo State and Southwest in general since you have been appointed as the Director in Ibadan Directorate.
“Sincerely, we thank the Executive Chairman of the EFCC for putting a round peg in a round hole because this has led to efficiency and remarkable success so far in the fight against economic and financial crimes in Oyo State and Southwest at large”, he said.
He assured Ringim of the continued support and synergy from the NUJ Southwest, adding that members of the public must be further encouraged to embrace the whistleblower policy of the Commission towards effective and result driven fight against corruption.
Responding, Ringim acknowledged the unceasing and unequivocal support from the NUJ, stressing that the NUJ stands out as one of the most critical partners in the fight against economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. “EFCC under the leadership of Olukoyede recognizes the pivotal roles played so far by Nigerian journalists in the fight and will always appreciate their efforts for their just and unbiased reports of events and activities of the Commission”, she said.
While assuring the delegation of the EFCC’s partnership and adequate information sharing towards a better informed society, she called for a total press freedom and objective reporting of diverse issues that can move the nation forward.
