Comfort Isaac
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has encouraged Christians to reflect on the lessons of Easter season and rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of zero corruption.
This was contained in his Easter message endorsed by the Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission, Dele Oyewale.
The Chairman said Easter season signifies the importance of renewal and restoration which are needed to build strength against corrupt practices.
He said,” Easter season offers opportunities of renewal, revival and restoration to Christians. May this season revive in us the overriding need for integrity, transparency and higher ideals for the development of the nation.”
He specifically reminded Christians of the sufferings and sacrifices of Jesus Christ for the redemption of mankind, stressing that such ideals are needed for nation- building and sustainable development. ” We all need to redouble our energy and embrace sacrifices, no matter how demanding, for the rebuilding of our nation. It is a task for every Nigerian, irrespective of class or creed”, he said.
He applauded the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, maintaining that it ” resonates deeply with the Christian beliefs of resurrection and revival. Our abiding faith in Nigeria should remain unshaken. We should grow stronger each day in our quest for reform and development”.
He, therefore, assured Nigerians of continued commitment to breaking the fang of corruption, urging every stakeholder in the anti- graft corridor to be unrelenting and uncompromising. ” We have put our hands on the plough, we cannot afford to look back”, he said.
