The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and enhance their collaboration to eliminate corruption and address social injustices in Nigeria.
In a statement shared on its X page, the EFCC announced that this renewed partnership was established during a meeting held in Ilorin on 24 October.
The Commissioner of the PCC in Kwara, Barrister Falola Olanrewaju, paid a courtesy visit to Harry Erin, the Zonal Director of the EFCC’s Ilorin Directorate, at the Commission’s office.
During the visit, Barrister Falola emphasised that the PCC aims to alleviate injustices within society through a conciliatory approach, and the collaboration with the EFCC will further support this mission.
“PCC is a grievance- handling Commission. However, our work is more conciliatory. We would like to partner with you in the area of information sharing, referral of cases, capacity building for staff as well as advocacy and enlightenment of the public.”
The PCC Ombudsman expressed gratitude to the Zonal Director for the warm reception and commended the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC for its support.
He stressed a commitment to strengthening collaboration between the two agencies, particularly in areas of information sharing and case transfers under the EFCC’s jurisdiction, to better support the anti-corruption agency’s mission.
In response, Harry reaffirmed the commitment of the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, to fostering cooperation with relevant agencies to ensure that corruption and corrupt individuals do not prevail over the nation and its citizens.
“Cooperation and collaboration is part of our strategic plan. We are determined to fight corruption with renewed energy and zeal, and we will not pull our punches no matter who is involved. Freeing the country of corruption is a full-scale war for us in the EFCC and this we intend to achieve through cooperation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders”, he said.
The Zonal Director noted that no government agency can succeed in isolation. He explained that the complexity of corruption and the advanced tactics used by fraudsters to defraud others and conceal their illicit gains make collaboration essential.
“We are all products of Nigerian society, and it is our collective responsibility to uphold integrity and work towards purging our environment and institutions. Nigeria is our only country, and we must protect it,” he stated.
He also urged the PCC to become an advocate for peace, unity, and the fight against corruption, underscoring that these efforts are essential to making Nigeria a better place for all.
