Sagay- Led PACAC Endorses Magu As EFCC Chair

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  • Says He Is The Right Man For The Job

The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption PACAC has endorsed the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, saying that there is the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to reappoint as the substantive Chairman of the Commission.

The endorsement was made by the Chairman of PACAC, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN) when the committee paid a solidarity visit to the commission Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Sagay said the acting Chairman deserves everything including making him as the substantive Chairman of the EFCC.

Sagay said: “When something is good, when you see high quality, merit, dedication, and somebody who is courageous in the fight against corruption, I think it is stupid to say you are looking for something outside. This is not a turn by turn thing; it is a thing of merit. You must work for it and achieve it. In our view the acting Chairman deserves everything including his being given a substantive appointment. It is true one man cannot make a forest, all of you here (staff) have contributed immensely to the success of EFCC, but it takes a good man, a man of quality to bring out the best in any organisation, and that is what he represents, an uncompromising person. As far as corruption is concern, no one have the courage in this country to offer him a bribe, because he or she knows the result will be a disaster. We are solidly behind Magu and the EFCC”.  He stated.

Professor Sagay also said he is optimistic this time around the Senate will do the right thing by confirming him when his name is presented before them. He further said this senate is determined to the success of the country, and Magu too is working for a better Nigeria, hence there is no reason to reject his confirmation.

He also said their visit is also aimed at expressing support and admiration for EFCC because it is a body that has surpass every other organisation, past and present in the fight against corruption in the country.

“EFCC deserved a continued support so that it will know it is being appreciated. You cannot pick up a newspaper every day without you reading EFCC’s achievement in terms of charges, forfeiture of assets, convictions among others. The ICPC has done very well too, but there is no question that EFCC has been outstanding”. He stated.

Responding, the acting chairman of the commission Ibrahim Magu said he is so excited with the commendation, and assured the committee that he and his team will continue giving their very best in the fight against corruption. He also thanked the Buhari led administration for giving him all support required to achieve the success recorded so far.

“I assure you that so far I am here as the chairman of the commission, I will continue to the right thing, and we will ensure the things we do are within the ambit of the law. We are trained to kill corruption”. He said.

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