Mr Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has compelled staff of the commission to promptly declare their assets in accordance with the civil service regulations and procedures.
In a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the chairman had given the order on Tuesday, October 24 at the corporate headquarters of EFCC in Abuja while giving a talk to the senior staff of the commission.
Olukoyede had revealed that all the staff below Level 17 had to declare their assets, which would be looked into. This was because, according to the chairman, fighting corruption required those at the helm to be above board.
He had said:
“We must live above board by setting the pace with good examples. As anti-corruption fighters, our hands ought to be clean, therefore we must all declare our assets.”
He also encouraged the staff of the commission to be professional, thorough in their engagements, rich in integrity, and unbiased, warning that those compromising their work and position should refrain from such conduct or face grave consequences.
Olukoyede had finally stressed on the staff adhering strictly on the rule of law while carrying out their various duties.
