Ibrahim
Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 indicated his resolve to create a new
Unit, to be known as Procurement Fraud Unit, PFU, with a view to
strengthen the Commission’s efforts in fighting corruption.
“I
am so concerned about procurement fraud. I am thinking of establishing a
Unit, purely on procurement fraud. When put in place, it will go a long
way in checking corruption”, Magu said.
The
EFCC boss made this disclosure while playing host to a coalition of
Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, who paid him a courtesy call in his
office.
The
anti graft czar who vowed to tackle all shades of corruption headlong
solicited support and collaboration of all stakeholders.
“The
task of fighting corruption is herculean and should not be left in the
hands of anti corruption agencies alone. Your participation and support
for the anti corruption fight is key. Most importantly, I need your help
to do the job. Let’s put heads together and move this country forward”,
Magu pleaded.
Earlier,
Lanre Suraju, Chairman, Civil Society Network Against Corruption,
CSNAC, said they were in the Commission to congratulate the new Acting
Chairman on his appointment and intimate him on areas which the
organization could partner with the Commission in fighting corruption.
Suraju
who described Magu as courageous and incorruptible officer, assured
that, the organization was prepared to lend more support to efforts of
the Commission aimed at tackling corruption in the country.
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