Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State, has demanded that special courts be set up in the state to handle corruption cases.
At the Combined Passout Parade of 404 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) cadets held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Ende Hills, Akwanga Local Government Area, Governor Sule made the call on Friday.
He praised the EFCC’s rigorous training and accomplishments in the anti-corruption fight, which resulted in more than 4, 000 convictions last year.
He expressed concern, however, that delays in the justice system were putting off the work’s potential.
Governor Sule argued that cases frequently took too long, putting the EFCC in jeopardy and putting people facing corruption charges at risk of escaping justice.
He emphasized that the establishment of a special court would expedite the hearing and determination of corruption cases, which is particularly relevant given the country’s ongoing constitutional review process.
According to him, the National Assembly has a chance to consider and pass significant reforms to strengthen national institutions as a result of the ongoing review.
“I urge the members of the National Assembly to think about setting up a special court to investigate corruption cases in the nation. Once we accomplish that, we can have a happy country.
We are aware that some of us who have lived abroad have perceived us as if we are not serious. The world will start to take us seriously once we have been found guilty in managing these kinds of cases, he said.
Governor Sule expressed confidence that a serious and effective judiciary will significantly improve Nigeria’s standing on the global stage and demonstrate that it is committed to combating corruption.
It’s difficult to combat crime in Nigeria, particularly corruption. The EFCC alone managed to indict over 4000 people last year. In Nigeria, the commission is currently handling about 18, 000 corruption cases.
They also have thousands of ongoing investigations that have not yet been filed in court. He claimed that there are “many thousand petitions being submitted to the commission that are not yet being processed.”
He thanked the 110 detective inspectors and 294 detective superintendents for their perseverance and successful training.
According to him, Nigeria’s prospects are brighter with the new cadets’ displays of discipline and excellence during the graduation ceremony.
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He also praised Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC’s chairman, for his commitment to integrity, and urged the National Assembly to take this additional step to advance the fight against corruption.
“I also want to commend the EFCC’s chairman and management for their commitment to Nigerian values. In fact, our president has a faith in Nigeria, which is the inspiration behind the change of the national anthem. so that every Nigerian can enjoy pride in their country and receive equal opportunities.
“It’s not simple to fight crime in Nigeria, especially corruption,” said one journalist. The EFCC alone managed to indict over 4000 people last year. managing about 18 000 corruption cases in Nigeria.
They also have thousands of ongoing investigations that have not yet been filed in court. There are several thousand petitions that need to be submitted to the commission. Please prepare yourself for this assignment for the benefit of Nigeria before proceeding.
Ola Olukoyede, the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), earlier in his remarks, alleged that new cadets must be disciplined and upholding the principles of integrity in the course of their responsibilities as EFCC officers.
