Corruption: FG Recovers Over N800bn, Secured 1,400 Convictions
Corruption: FG Recovers Over N800bn, Secured 1,400 Convictions
President Muhammadu Buhari says the anti-corruption fight of his administration has continued to yield more positive results.
He revealed that agencies saddled with the task of fighting corruption, such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) have made recoveries in the sum of hundreds of millions of naira.
He added,
According to President Buhari, the public service remains the bedrock for the formulation and implementation of policies, programmes, and projects in the country.
He explained that this was why the service has continued to evolve, especially as new socio-economic challenges emerge for the government to address.
The President promised to continue giving all the necessary support for the ongoing reforms designed to return discipline, integrity, and patriotism as the hallmark of the public service.
In the face of dwindling resources and rising cost of governance, he disclosed that he has authorised that the White Paper on the Rationalisation of Government Parastatals and Agencies be reviewed for implementation.
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