President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) efforts in making sure the country is rid of corruption and impropriety.
The president promised not to interfere with the operations of the agency as it continues to work to uncover and prosecute corrupt public officials.
The president gave the assurance at the graduation of 328 cadets of the detective superintendent course 8 of the EFCC, on Saturday, in Kaduna state.
Buhari, who was represented by Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), congratulated the cadets and urged them to contribute their quota to the fight against corruption in the country.
The president said that his administration would providr the EFCC all the needed support to ensure effective discharge of its responsibilities.
He also said the government would improve their working condition to enhance their efficiency, saying the fight against corruption was paramount importance to his government.
Speaking on the progress made in the anti-corruption war in the last four years, Buhari said the treasury single account and whistleblower initiatives have helped in blocking financial leakages.
He implored them to continue with the good work in order to have a well-developed country.
“This progress has facilitated the recovery of looted funds in the country,” NAN quoted him to have said.
On his part, Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the EFCC, said Nigerians have a responsibility of fighting against corruption, so as to have a well-developed nation.