Chukkol Charges Fresh EFCC Cadets on Zero Tolerance for Corruption
Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol, yesterday, charged fresh cadets from the commission’s academy to steer clear of corrupt practices and adhere strictly to the code of integrity and accountable conduct.
He gave the charge on at the graduation ceremony of cadets at EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja.
He cautioned the fresh cadet against indulgence in corrupt practices.
“The commission has zero tolerance for corruption, indiscipline and unprofessional conducts. You have all been sworn to oaths of allegiance and secrecy, loyalty to the nation, to EFCC as well as keep strict confidence any knowledge that may come your way in carrying out your duty”
“Every act of corruption, disloyalty, disobedience, insubordination would instantly be dealt with and the defaulters would be shown the exit door”, he said.
He further tasked the cadets to acquaint themselves with the EFCC’s Establishment Act, staff regulations and manuals so as to be guided in their daily activities.
Speaking in the same vein, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. George Ekpungu, urged the graduands to uphold the highest levels of integrity and honesty and exhibit appreciable standards of decorum wherever they find themselves.
“We are EFCC, we uphold integrity, honesty and highest standards. What you are witnessing today, a lot of people sacrificed so many things. You must above all, operate in integrity. I am saying this today because I am the Chairman of the Appointment, Promotion and Discipline Committee, APDC.
“If you do compromise your office, you will be sent back home to your parents. So parents caution your children on illegalities and avoid putting them under unnecessary pressure”, he said.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Commandant of the EFCC Academy, Peter Ayo Olowoniyi, called on the cadets to be guided by the truth wherever they go.
He further thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, EFCC Chairman, management staff and all the commission staff for making the ceremony a reality.
