EFCC committed to judicial precepts – Magu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) says it is
committed to judicial precepts in the discharge of its functions as
anti-corruption watchdog.

Its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, stated this in Enugu on
Monday, according to a statement by the commission’s spokesman, Mr
Wilson Uwujaren.

Uwujaren said Magu spoke when he paid a courtesy visit to the
Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Ngozi Emehelu, in Enugu.

“We are here to thank you for all your support and also to
solicit for more, knowing that we are not above board and will
constantly need directions and guidance in the work we do.

“The judiciary is instrumental to the Commission’s achievement,
and your support is highly needed for continued success.

“We do not claim monopoly of knowledge, and we are seeking not
just your support but also that of Nigerians to do the needful so
that the country will move on positively,” Magu was quoted as
saying.

Responding, Justice Emehelu expressed delight at the visit of
the EFCC boss whom she described as a formidable and hardworking
man.

She assured her guest that the judiciary was poised to support
EFCC in its “commendable efforts at eradicating corruption from the
country”.

“The work we do and yours are very similar because they are
service and public oriented jobs that call for closer synergy
between not just the EFCC and the judiciary but also among other
law enforcement agencies.

“We are ready and willing to support you but on the basis of
mutual respect.”

Describing the judiciary as the balance between the legislature
and executive, the chief judge said the need for speedy trial of
criminal cases could not be over-emphasised.

The judiciary, according to her, is committed to effective
justice delivery and speedy determination of cases.

Magu later addressed personnel of the Enugu zonal office of the
commission during which he urged them to see their official
assignment as a divine call to serve humanity.

He advised the staff to jealously protect the integrity of the
EFCC by shunning underhand dealings.

“You must be committed to your work and not mind the temptations
because we will not spare anyone who is corrupt.

“You cannot be fighting corruption and be corrupt,” he said,
according to the spokesman.

Uwujaren said Magu’s working visit to the South-East began on
Saturday with a meeting with members of the EFCC/CSO/Labour
Coalition.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) says it is
committed to judicial precepts in the discharge of its functions as
anti-corruption watchdog.

Its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, stated this in Enugu on
Monday, according to a statement by the commission’s spokesman, Mr
Wilson Uwujaren.

Uwujaren said Magu spoke when he paid a courtesy visit to the
Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Ngozi Emehelu, in Enugu.

“We are here to thank you for all your support and also to
solicit for more, knowing that we are not above board and will
constantly need directions and guidance in the work we do.

“The judiciary is instrumental to the Commission’s achievement,
and your support is highly needed for continued success.

“We do not claim monopoly of knowledge, and we are seeking not
just your support but also that of Nigerians to do the needful so
that the country will move on positively,” Magu was quoted as
saying.

Responding, Justice Emehelu expressed delight at the visit of
the EFCC boss whom she described as a formidable and hardworking
man.

She assured her guest that the judiciary was poised to support
EFCC in its “commendable efforts at eradicating corruption from the
country”.

“The work we do and yours are very similar because they are
service and public oriented jobs that call for closer synergy
between not just the EFCC and the judiciary but also among other
law enforcement agencies.

“We are ready and willing to support you but on the basis of
mutual respect.”

Describing the judiciary as the balance between the legislature
and executive, the chief judge said the need for speedy trial of
criminal cases could not be over-emphasised.

The judiciary, according to her, is committed to effective
justice delivery and speedy determination of cases.

Magu later addressed personnel of the Enugu zonal office of the
commission during which he urged them to see their official
assignment as a divine call to serve humanity.

He advised the staff to jealously protect the integrity of the
EFCC by shunning underhand dealings.

“You must be committed to your work and not mind the temptations
because we will not spare anyone who is corrupt.

“You cannot be fighting corruption and be corrupt,” he said,
according to the spokesman.

Uwujaren said Magu’s working visit to the South-East began on
Saturday with a meeting with members of the EFCC/CSO/Labour
Coalition.

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