University of Ilorin Vice Chancellor Commends EFCC's Anti-Corruption Efforts

Date: 2024-06-28

According to a news report from the EFCC News Media, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its relentless fight against corruption, economic, and financial crimes, noting the positive impact on the nation's image.

Professor Egbewole made this commendation on Thursday, 20th June 2024, during a visit to the Acting Zonal Director of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Harry Erin, at the Commission's office.

Expressing support for the EFCC's efforts, Egbewole stated his administration's readiness to collaborate with the Commission to eradicate cybercrime on university campuses and among the youth. He emphasised that the EFCC's work is a challenging national duty that requires backing from all stakeholders to ensure its success.

The Vice Chancellor mentioned that the purpose of his visit was to strengthen the university's relationship with the EFCC, aiming to promote national integrity, particularly within the academic environment.

“We are here to consolidate on our already established relationship and to welcome the new Zonal Director of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC to the State of Harmony. I can assure you of our support for your efforts aimed at eradicating cybercrimes on school campuses and ensuring a corruption-free Nigeria. We are aware of the enormous work you are saddled with but are ready to complement you in whatever way possible”, he said.

According to him, the University of Ilorin was an institution of international repute that prides itself not only as a “Better by Far University”, but as an institution with zero tolerance for corruption.

“Once again, I want to welcome you to Ilorin, and wish to let you know that this collaboration is not taken for granted. We cherish it and we want to assure you that we are very eager and quite happy to partner with you and ensure that your mission, which is a mission that is supported by the Federal Government Renewed Hope Agenda, actually comes to fruition”, he said

In his response, Erin appreciated the VC and his team for the visit adding that he felt honoured to receive an astute academician, renowned legal luminary and the number one citizen of the University of Ilorin as a guest.

He commended the management of the University of Ilorin for being a worthy partner in the fight against financial crimes noting that the Commission had received series of support and cooperation from the University over the years, which had aided its operations in so many ways.

Harry lamented the damage that corruption has caused the country, stressing that for it to be effectively tamed, there was the need to strengthen institutions towards making our systems work as it obtains in other civilized countries of the world.

“Why the crime rate is reduced in America is because they have a system that works. If Nigeria must overcome the problem of corruption, we must allow our systems to work and give no room for criminals to hide under it. We must work together to tame the corrupt individuals without considering religion, ethnic or political affiliation”, he said.

The crime- buster encouraged every stakeholder to join hands with the EFCC in the fight against corruption, stressing that “we must all be united to serve this country, because corruption is a threat to the survival of Nigeria, it is a threat to the unity of the country”.

He commended the VC and the university management for being supportive to the Commission, especially in the area of illegal mining.“Our fight against illegal miners is total, and it is now yielding results. No fewer than twenty trucks loaded with different brands of solid minerals were arrested in the last two weeks. In fact, I can proudly tell you that illegal miners are now relocating from Kwara State because it is no longer a business as usual. We equally have it on good authority that licensed miners are currently in the process of establishing factories in the state. When this is done, it will not only boost local revenue for the government, but equally provide job opportunities for our teeming job seeking youths”, he said.

 

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