Olukoyede urges integrity as EFCC inaugurates new cadets
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has urged the newly-commissioned Detective Assistant Cadets, Course 5 of the Commission to imbibe the culture of integrity and discipline in the discharge of their duties.
He gave the charge on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the the Passing out Parade ceremony of the cadets, numbering 169 at the Nigeria Police Mobile Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State.
Olukoyede who noted that the cadets were not only groomed in law enforcement, but in ethics, discipline and leadership charged them to uphold EFCC’s core values of integrity.
“You have been trained not just in law enforcement but also in ethics, discipline, leadership and the need to uphold the Commission’s core values of integrity, courage, professionalism and collaboration. These are the principles that will guide you as you embark on your journey as officers of the Commission.
“As new officers of the EFCC, you are now a critical part of our mission to eradicate economic and financial crimes through prevention, enforcement and coordination. A lot of trust is placed on you as cadets of the Commission. Your family, the EFCC and the entire citizens of Nigeria look up to you to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity. You must give no room for compromise, nor tolerance for misconduct,” he said.
He reminded them that the task that laid ahead of them as anti-corruption officers was a national challenge for the good of the country in accordance with the mission of the EFCC.
“In the course of performing your duties, you are likely to face challenges that will test your integrity and commitment. However, be assured that the cases you investigate, arrests that you make, assets you recover and every illegal financial transaction you uncover in the course of your duties not only helps in attaining the vision and mission of the commission, but also works for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians at large,” he said.
In his remarks, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi A. Sule, noted that the EFCC needed enough manpower as well as the involvement of all well-meaning Nigerians to achieve success in the anti-corruption fight.
He also called on President Bola Tinubu to strengthen the EFCC and improve the quality of its manpower for effective service delivery.
The Chairman, House Committee on Financial Crimes, Honourable Ginger Obinna Onwusibe said “officers must encourage individuals to report suspicious transactions and provide protection for whistle-blowers. You must foster a culture of integrity by promoting the culture of integrity and ethical behaviours in the financial sector among the general public.
The representative of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Diket Plang, described the EFCC as the image-maker of the country adding that Nigerians are watching and expecting a lot from the Commission.
He urged the new cadets to be mindful of their actions on their new assignments.
“Nigerians are watching you with a lot of expectations. Our prayers are that as you would now be on the field you will remain nationalistic, patriotic, God-fearing and consider Nigeria as a lowest common multiple. To the Commission, I would like to assure you that the senate will not relent in its effort to ensure that it gives you sufficient grounds and power to operate so that you can give the best to Nigerians,” he said.
On his part, the commandant of the Police Mobile Training College, Ende Hills, DCP Sunday Audu Peter congratulated the cadets and urged them to put to proper use, the training they received in the discharge of their duties.
“We are handing them over to you sir. Unleash them to cleanse up the community, to cleanse up the society; to rid of all unwanted elements and behaviours that draw us back as a country,” he said.
Out of the total of 169 Detective Assistant Cadets that passed out, eleven distinguished themselves in different areas of study and operational activities and were honoured with awards.
Agwuncha Ugochukwu Lotanna was awarded Best Overall Cadet, with the First and Second Runner-up awards going to Anani One Melche and Adutu Joy Uyo. Uyo also emerged the Best in Legal Studies.
Muhammad Kabir Sanusi was awarded the Executive Chairman Award in Command and Leadership. He also emerged the Best Cadet in Drill and was also the parade Commander. Lawal Lawrence emerged the Best in Operational Studies. Oguzi Promise Yefia emerged the Best Cadet in General Studies, while Abbah Favour Billy emerged the Best in ICT. Joshua Princewill emerged the Best Marksman and Oviangbede Precious emerged the Best Markswoman.
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