EFCC Unveils Inter-faith Anti-corruption Manuals

EFCC Unveils Inter-faith Anti-corruption Manuals

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has unveiled an Inter-Faith Anti-Corruption Preaching/Teaching Manual as part of its efforts to combat corruption in the country.


The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Lamorde, who spoke at the book unveiling event, in Abuja yesterday reiterated the need to get religious bodies involved in the war against corruption.

He said: “The Commission came to the unassailable conclusion that successfully combating economic and financial crimes, including corruption and money laundering, would take more than enforcement of laws.

“It was obvious that because Nigeria is a deeply religious country, one of those groups that would have the most far- reaching and sustained impact on our people is the faith-based groups.

“Realising the need to harness critical stakeholders’ inputs into the anti-graft campaign, the EFCC reached out to organised and semi-formal groups, which include students and women’s bodies, town unions and age grade groups, professional and social associations, religious bodies and other special interest associations.”

Mr Lamorde further said “the Inter-faith Manuals represent just one stage in a long process that also includes the training of those who are expected to put them to use – the faith leaders, women and youths.”

Source: Leadership News