The outgoing United States Ambassador
to Nigeria, His Excellency James Entwistle has commended the Acting Chairman of
the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu for the vigour
he has brought to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He said the best
part of his time in Nigeria was strengthening cooperation with law enforcement agencies
especially the EFCC. “It is in our interest to see Nigerian law enforcement capacity
grow… It is not enough to complaint about things. We have to help our friends… I
am proud of the EFCC and privileged to be of some help”, he said.
He expressed delight that the
President had already asked the National Assembly to confirm the appointment of
the EFCC Chairman and wished him well.
The envoy made the remarks Friday
July 15, 2016 when the EFCC boss visited him in his office. The EFCC Chairman
said the purpose of the visit was to wish the departing envoy fare well. He
said he had enjoyed close working relationship with the United States
government during the tenure of Entwistle, adding that it is significant that
the envoy is leaving at a time the Commission is having its best relationship
with the US.
Magu thanked the envoy for his
support and cooperation. ”Even when you leave, do not forget us. Continue to be
our ambassador, “he declared.
He also urged Ambassador
Entwistle to continue to monitor his performance as chairman of the EFCC, assuring
that, having come this far, he would never compromise his integrity in the
fight against corruption.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media &
Publicity
15th July,
2016
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