Sultan, Customs, NSCDC Pledge Commitment to Anti-graft Fight

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His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), have pledged  their renewed support and commitment to the anti-corruption fight by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

They  stated the commitment separately to the Sokoto Zonal Acting Commander of the EFCC,  while on courtesy visits to the Sultan as well as the Commander, NSCDC, Sokoto, Bello Alkali Argungu and the Area Controller Zone B, NCS, Kamal  Mohammed.

Nwokike, who   represented the  Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, assured his hosts of the commission’s readiness to partner with all stakeholders towards redeeming the country from the scourge of corruption, economic and financial crimes.

On his part, the Sultan assured the Commission of his continued support and that of the sultanate. “We as an institution support the work of the EFCC and will continue to do so,” he said.

Argungu said the Commission can count on the support of his Corps. “The EFCC is the most critical institutions in Nigeria today and we are ready at any time to give full support to the anti-corruption fight.”

Also speaking  the customs boss  stated that the EFCC deserved support of all Nigerians and institutions having recorded many achievements in the fight against corruption.

 “The EFCC has achieved phenomenal successes and has carved a niche for itself in the history of Nigeria,” the NCS controller said.