Sultan Backs EFCC on Anti- Graft War
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III , has expressed his support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its crusade against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
Sultan stated this in his palace, Sokoto while playing hosts to top leaders of the commission led by Sokoto Zonal Commander, Aliyu Yunusa.
Abubakar also assures that the doors of the Sultanate will remain open to the EFCC as there exists a litany of literature written over 200 years ago by the Sultanate council addressing the problems of corruption, economic and financial crimes.
Earlier in their speech, the delegates called on traditional rulers across the country to deepen their partnership with the Commission in order to reduce corruption through adequate promotion of ethics, values and behavioural change among their subjects.
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They explained that the cardinal focus of anti-graft fight was anchored on three key policies. “There is need to redirect our focus towards what we were set up to do in Nigeria, which is to drive economic development. We will also direct our attention to create wealth and employment by providing good and conducive environments for businesses to thrive”, they said.
They further stated that the anti-corruption drive would be guided strictly by the rule of law while opening up atmosphere for accountability and transparency in the country. In achieving these, they said “Our royal fathers have a crucial role to play by using their good offices to champion the crusade of anti- corruption among your subjects. While thanking the monarch for his commitment to the cause of the EFCC since inception.
Sultan Backs EFCC on Anti- Graft War
