By Dare Babalola
Ola Olukayode, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has blamed dubious politicians for the economic and security challenges facing the nation.
Olukayode, at the annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria in Delta State on Wednesday, stated that embezzlement of public funds is a major reason why the country is facing certain crises.
Represented by Williams Oseghale, an Assistant Commander and Head of Public Affairs, Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission, the anti-graft chairman urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of transparency and accountability.
In his keynote address, the EFCC boss said that good governance could be attained if Nigerians collectively play their roles as good citizens.
“Every challenge around Nigeria’s socio-economic development today can be traced to the consequences of corruption.
The rising problems of unemployment, insecurity, poverty, diseases, low life expectancy, hunger, kidnappings, and others are the results of mismanagement, misapplication, and embezzlement of our resources by those entrusted with them,” he said.
