Akwanga, Nasarawa State
— Governor Abdullahi Sule has called on the National Assembly to establish a
special court dedicated to handling corruption cases, stressing that such
reform is vital to Nigeria’s credibility in the global community.
The governor made the call Friday at the combined
passing-out parade of 404 cadets of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College,
Ende Hills, Akwanga Local Government Area.
Justice Delays Undermining EFCC Efforts
Commending the EFCC for securing over 4,000
convictions in 2024 and managing more than 18,000 corruption cases,
Governor Sule expressed concern that justice delays risked derailing the fight
against graft.
“Cases often take too long, and individuals charged
with corruption may escape justice. The EFCC may even lose interest in
prosecuting old cases,” Sule warned.
He urged lawmakers to seize the opportunity of the
ongoing 1999 Constitution review to introduce reforms that would
fast-track corruption trials and strengthen Nigeria’s anti-graft institutions.
Boosting Nigeria’s Global Image
The governor stressed that an efficient judicial
process would improve Nigeria’s reputation internationally.
“Once we have convictions in managing these cases, the
world will take us seriously. Fighting corruption is not easy, but we must show
seriousness to restore confidence,” he said.
Cadet Passing-Out Parade
Governor Sule congratulated the 294 detective
superintendents and 110 detective inspectors who completed their training,
praising their discipline and excellence as a sign of hope for Nigeria’s
future. He also commended EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede for his leadership
and dedication to integrity.
Olukoyede, in his address, charged the new officers to
uphold the values of integrity, discipline, and accountability, urging
them to serve as true anti-graft fighters with a patriotic spirit.
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