Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of Economic Crimes and Financial Commission (EFCC) has charged clergymen across the country to show more commitment and involvement in the anti-corruption fight by preaching the right message.
The anti-graft agency boss made the appeal after receiving a delegation of leaders of The Citizens Church for All Nations at EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters.
Olukoyede, who spoke through his Chief of Staff, Michael Nzekwe, stated that the country will be in a better place if people do the right things in little spaces.
He also stated, “People in our churches are living above their means and we know them. We must come to that level where we will be able to speak the truth to the powers that be in our congregations. Tell them of the dangers of corruption. We can only get it right in our spaces, from the family to the church and mosques by being able to tell people the truth.
“Let them hear that they should not steal. Each and every one of us must be a participant in the Nigerian project. So let our voices be loud, let us not cover what is wrong because at the end of all things, each and every one of us will face judgment. God is taking note of the things that you saw and pretended that you never saw them.”
While cautioning religious leaders against the perpetration of fraud under the cover of religion or divine grace, he pointed out that “In EFCC, we acknowledge God in all we do, not just in the Christian faith but also in the Muslim faith.
“Our Muslim brethren consistently pray for the Commission, our Christian brethren also do the same. It is by the grace of God that we do the things that we do here. We acknowledge that and put it in front”
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Pastor Dickson Iroegbu noted that the visit was motivated by the need to identify with the Commission and express its appreciation of its anti-corruption efforts.
