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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has urged the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA and civil society organisations to strive towards enhancing their involvement in the anti-corruption fight.

The call was made on Thursday, March 27, 2025 by the Acting Director, Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo when the leaders of Barnawa and Kaduna branches of the NBA alongside those of civil society organization, Corruption Trackers Initiative, CTI, North West Zone, paid him a courtesy visit.

“The EFCC is not an island unto itself. It needs the active involvement of professional bodies such as the NBA, civil society organisations and general public to win the fight against corruption in the country.

We are encouraged by your involvement in the anti-corruption fight and wish to urge you to even show more commitment for the sake of our country.

Our doors are always open to all stakeholders in the fight against corruption,” he said.Kaltungo further urged all stakeholders in the anti-corruption fight to shun unethical behaviours and avoid acts that can bring their credibility to question. “We must always choose the path of honour because he who comes with equity must come with clean hands. Always carry out your duties lawfully and avoid engaging in activities that can put your credibility in question in the fight against corruption,” he said.

Source:Pm News .

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