Bishop
of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Father Matthew Hassan Kukah has commended the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over the state of its facilities in
Abuja, which he described as ‘clean and orderly”. He made the remark Monday
October 31, 2016 during an unscheduled visit to the Commission’s detention
facility and clinic, where he felicitated with some of the inmates which
included former ministers, Femi Fani-Kayode, Musiliu Obanikoro and a former Presidential
spokesperson, Reuben Abati.
The
revered priest, who was conducted round the facilities by the acting Chairman
of the Commission, Ibrahim Magu, expressed delight that the detainees appeared
in high spirits despite the discomfort of temporary restriction. He urged them not
to be downcast and to see their current travail as divine. Also speaking, Magu
assured the inmates that their incarceration was not personal. “It is not
personal. This is all about Nigeria and making it better. And I think there is
a consensus around this,” he said
Kukah
who prayed for the inmates before his departure, summed up his visit thus: “I discussed with some detained suspects like Femi Fani-Kayode,
Musiliu Obanikoro and Reuben Abati; and I am quite pleased they are looking
cheerful. I was also happy with the humility of the acting Chairman who took me
round and the way he interacted with the detainees. This is what is important
for our country so that nobody takes these kinds of things personal. I am happy
I came.
“We are all staff of EFCC to the extent that we want a better
country and we are doing what needs to be done. We’ll continue praying that God
guides you, keeps you safe and ensure that we build a country that we all will
be proud of. This country has suffered so much, but we hope and pray that we
can bring the suffering and trauma to an end as we collectively fight corruption.”
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
31st October, 2016
No comments:
Post a Comment