The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for closer collaboration with the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, represented by Acting Director Adebayo Adeniyi, made the call at a capacity-building workshop for journalists and CSOs in Lagos. He described the media and civil society as vital watchdogs whose power to inform and mobilise public opinion is key to promoting transparency and accountability.
Olukoyede noted that global experience shows strong partnerships between anti-corruption agencies, the media, and CSOs drive good governance. He praised their continued support through reporting, advocacy, and public engagement.
He explained that the EFCC launched a specialised training programme in 2022 for journalists, now expanded to include CSOs, to enhance collaboration and civic participation.
Highlighting Lagos as a hotspot for financial crimes such as forex scams and property fraud, he urged public sensitisation to prevent victimisation and called on all stakeholders to make integrity a shared national value.
“The fight against corruption is a collective duty. Together, we can build a Nigeria where accountability and justice are the norm,” he said.