- * As NIS Seeks Stronger Collaboration With The Commission
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged students of the Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, Akwa Ibom State, to abhor all forms of internet crimes, and imbibe tenets of integrity.
This charge was given on Friday April 26, 2024, by the Head, Public Affairs Department, EFCC Uyo Zonal Command, Assistant Commander of the ACE II, T. E. Nwosu during a sensitisation session with old and new members of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Club of the Federal Science and Technical College Uyo.
She charged the students to always remember that crime does not pay, but brings pain, suffering and setbacks to offenders, as well as their family and friends. "I urge you to embrace good morals, shun crime and imbibe a culture of integrity so that the foundation you are laying now for your tomorrow, will be rooted in the right principles”, she said.
Nwosu reminded the students that whatever crime that is committed today through the internet, will always come back to haunt the perpetrators because the internet does not forget. When such crimes are discovered, the EFCC will ensure that whoever committed the crime, will definitely do the time. "As club members, you are expected to live above board and partner with the EFCC by sharing information. The EFCC will not shield any offender, even a club member" she said.
The school principal, Mrs. P.O. Ogungheme, who received the team on arrival, commended the Commission for its efforts under the current leadership at ensuring that nobody is above the law and assured that under her leadership, "the school will work with the Commission to ensure that the Federal Science and Technical College remains a crime free zone".
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the EFCC Integrity Club bannerette, T-shirts, caps, Club Constitution and note pads which were handed over to the club members.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Rivers State Command, has called for stronger collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for more credible intelligence sharing in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the country.
This call was made in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, by the Comptroller, Immigration Services, CIS, Bashir Mohammed Mohammed Saddiq, while on a courtesy visit to the Ag. Zonal Director, Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the EFCC.
Saddiq stated that a stronger and more efficient collaboration with the EFCC will boost synergy, intelligence sharing and greater strength in combating corrupt practices. “ My visit here is to foster stronger and effective collaboration with your Commission. The EFCC and the Nigeria Immigration Service have been collaborating, working together in harmony. I think we need to come up with strategic plans to be able to see how we can resolve issues concerning crime because the effort of the EFCC and Immigration is all geared towards achieving one goal which is at least, to make life better for our citizens”, he said.
The Comptroller added that the Immigration will always join hands with the EFCC to ensure that people who have been watch-listed by the Commission do not escape overnight from the country, either through the airports or land borders but will be pinned to stay back and face the law.
Responding, the Ag. Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Adebayo Adeniyi welcomed the Comptroller and members of his entourage on the visit. He appreciated the existing relationship between the two agencies adding that they have a lot more to do together in combating the menace of corruption, economic and financial crime.
He further commended the Immigration Service for its roles in the fight against economic crimes, especially in keeping a tab on individuals watch-listed by the Commission and preventing them from scampering to other countries. He also called for a more robust relationship and synergy between the two Agencies.
"Thank you very much Comptroller. This is what we have been preaching regarding collaboration, there is that need for us to be on the same page, there is that need for us to know that we are out there for the same goal” he said. NNL.
