The suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa, made his last statement as head of the anti-corruption agency on Tuesday, June 13, in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday, June 14 approved the indefinite suspension of Bawa as EFCC chairman.

In a tweet shared on the EFCC official Twitter handle @officialEFCC, Bawa, while speaking at the inauguration of an Integrity Club at Glisten International Academy, Jahi, Abuja, charged youths to stand up and fight the evils of corruption.

Corruption deprives Nigerians of their comfort, benefits, and rights
Bawa, who spoke through Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Dele Oyewale, described corruption as a very terrible evil.

The suspended EFCC boss added that corruption denies and deprives Nigerians of their comfort, benefits, and rights.

He pointed out that corruption is responsible for social and economic challenges across the country.

“Look at Nigeria today; the state of our roads, hospitals, schools and other social amenities are in the deplorable state because the resources that are meant for public use are either diverted, misapplied or embezzled.”
Commenting about the Integrity Club, Bawa said:

“We are here today to establish an integrity club. The club will guide you to be good citizens of integrity, honesty and patriotism that the country will be proud of.”

Bawa Charges Youths to Stand up and Fight the Evils of Corruption

Executive  Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa has called on students across the country to stand up and fight the evils of corruption in the country.

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— EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) June 14, 2023