Abuja – The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, on Wednesday said the commission secured 78 convictions and investigated 1,881 cases in 2015.
Speaking at an event to mark the 2015 World Anti-corruption Day in Abuja, Magu said the commission filed 280 cases in various courts with substantial amount of money recovered during the year.
“In this period also, many interim and final forfeiture orders were handed down by various courts on application by the EFCC,” he said.
He said the commission would continue to improve its structures and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of its programme.
“I have already initiated programmes to clean up the commission internally to deliver on its mandate on a sustainable basis,” he said.
Magu said that the implementation of the EFCC strategic plan would enhance its organisational capacity for corruption prevention and enforcement.
He pledged the commitment of the commission to ensure that no stone was left unturned in the ongoing investigation into the arms procurement scandal.
“I can assure you that the commission is on top of the investigation.
“We will spare no effort to ensure that we recover every kobo of public funds that have been stolen in the guise of arms procurement and the culprits brought to justice,” he added.
In his remarks, Mr Ekpo Nta, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), called for collective efforts in the fight against corruption.
Nta, represented by the Secretary of the commission, Mr Elvis Oglafa, said the consequences of corruption affected the generality of the public and not limited to a particular group.
“It is significant to underscore the stubborn reality that no one can really escape from the condition and consequences of corruption.
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“Combating corruption through collective and responsible action is the next available wisdom left and necessary for us as a people and as a nation,” he said. (NAN)