Chairman
of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde has reiterated
the importance of cooperation in the efforts to stamp out corruption from West
Africa.
The EFCC boss who spoke through the Secretary to the Commission,
Adegboyega Aremo, at the closing ceremony of the maiden training programme of
National Anti Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, which held at the
EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja October 9, 2015 emphasized the need for the deepening
of the emerging synergy among the countries of the region.
He
assured that the EFCC will continue to lead the battle on corruption from the
front.
Kpade Koffi Gbekande, one of the course
participants, commended the EFCC and the Nigerian Government for the
hospitality extended to the foreign delegates during their two week stay at the
EFCC Academy.
“When we arrived on the 28th of September, 2015, the Secretary to the Federal Government and the others in their speeches
wished us a wonderful stay. Though our time was short, we enjoyed it and we
learnt so many things…We learn to be disciplined
in our work, and to share brotherly love even while having our
dinner and we have formed a network of
strong and confident instructors ; no matter the barrier of distance, the knowledge and
experiences gathered here will be shared. The knowledge we have aquired here
will help ECOWAS strengthen its fight against corruption”, he said
“We all know that goodbyes are always painful, but as
we return, each and everyone of us
to our countries, we believe in the vision of NACIWA and especially the
director Mr Issoufou Boureima and know that this network will continue to fight
corruption and to give back to our people
and put smiles on the lips of all
Africans”, he added.
The
Commandant of the EFCC Academy, Ayo Olowonihi, in his vote of thanks commended
the participants for being exceptional in their response to training. He noted
that with the successful conclusion of the programme, a vision of many years
has become a reality.
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