Via a press statement, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, sent his Christmas message to Nigerians, assuring of “hopes of a greater and better Nigeria shorn of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption”.
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EFCC Press Statement (Part):
Christmas: Olukoyede assures of greater prospects for Nigeria
As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate Christmas, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has expressed hopes of a greater and better Nigeria shorn of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
He stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 while congratulating Christians as they mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The EFCC’s boss stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth and liberty that Christ brought to the world are significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits.
“I deeply believe in the prospects of our nation for growth and development. The Christmas season is an opportunity to activate these possibilities. The values of light, joy, hope, truth and liberty that Christ brought to the whole world are significant pathways to integrity and zero tolerance for corruption. We can make Nigeria greater if we embrace these values”, he said.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
December 24, 2025