By Our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion and secured more than 7,000 convictions in the past two years.
The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the disclosure on Monday while declaring open the 7th edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organised by the EFCC in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.
Tinubu attributed the achievement to his administration’s non-interference in the EFCC’s operations and its commitment to transparency and accountability.
He said: “As an administration, we have prioritised public accountability by strengthening the anti-corruption agencies and granting them the independence needed to fulfil their mandates.”
The President explained that proceeds recovered from corruption cases are being channelled into developmental and social investment projects, including the student loan and consumer credit schemes.
Reiterating his government’s support for the judiciary, Tinubu said measures are being taken to improve the welfare and working conditions of judicial officers as part of broader reforms to strengthen the rule of law.
He stressed that no individual or political ally would be shielded from prosecution, saying: “There is no person or group who can accuse this administration of shielding political actors on account of their affiliation to this government or the political party.”
Tinubu urged judges and justices to discharge their duties with patriotism and integrity, noting that corruption spares no section of society.
“Courts and judges are strong pillars of the anti-corruption process. Unless the public is convinced that justice is dispensed transparently, our collective fight against corruption will face scepticism,” he said.
The President called for collective action among the executive, legislature, and judiciary to consolidate the anti-corruption crusade, emphasising that a fair and transparent system is essential to Nigeria’s progress.
“A Nigeria free of corruption is possible if we all commit to doing what is right and ensuring that those who deviate are not allowed to go scot-free. A robust judicial system is central to this effort, and I count on our judges to help us achieve this noble aspiration,” he concluded.