The National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify its oversight of funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, following the financial autonomy recently granted to them.
The appeal was made yesterday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
NCYP Chairman, Isaac Abrak, led the delegation and emphasized the urgent need for stricter financial monitoring to ensure that resources reaching local governments are effectively utilized.
“We come from the grassroots and understand the realities on the ground. We commend the President for granting local government autonomy, but proper oversight is necessary.
READ ALSO: INEC calls for special court to handle electoral offences
“If local governments can effectively use even 40 per cent of their allocated resources, we will witness significant development,” Abrak stated.
He further expressed the group’s willingness to collaborate with the EFCC in ensuring accountability at the grassroots level.
Abrak also lauded EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for his leadership, describing him as a model of integrity.
“We are proud of your achievements, especially your role in securing Nigeria’s victory in the P&ID case in 2023. Your tenure has set a remarkable standard,” he added.
Expressing concern over the rising involvement of youths in cybercrime in Northern Nigeria, Abrak urged the EFCC to intensify its crackdown on internet fraud in the region.
In response, Olukoyede welcomed the group’s support and emphasized the need for unity in tackling corruption.
READ ALSO: EFCC Chairman: Public sector corruption, Nigeria’s greatest problem
“Doing the right thing is not about religion—it’s about integrity. Let’s work together to build a society based on honesty and accountability,” he said.
He assured the delegation that the EFCC had already begun monitoring local government allocations through its Fraud Risk Assessment and Control department, which tracks payments, contracts, and expenditures to prevent financial mismanagement.
