February 22, 2022

EFCC, NYSC sign agreement to fight corruption using corps members




The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).


This validates their existing partnership in curbing corruption and economic crimes in the country.


Both Directors-Generals of NYSC and EFCC Chairman meet at the EFCC's headquarters in Abuja.


According to Bawa the EFCC boss, the document the two agencies signed will stand as a guide on what the agencies would be doing from time to time.

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“NYSC has been part of us from the beginning. We have always had the opportunity of welcoming corps members to help us where we have gaps in our staff,” he added.


Bawa, further said that the EFCC task required well-trained officers, He acknowledged the contribution of corps members to its success.


He also reminded the NYSC boss One Million Man March with suspended due to COVID-19 will be re-planned


Maj.-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, on his part, pointed out that the NYSC/EFCC Community Development Service (CDS) has been sensitizing for the EFCC and the fight against corruption.


“Corps members are ever willing as they continue to put in their best in that regard”, he added.


NYSC boss has mandated the EFCC to don't hesitate to apprehend fraudsters who are dubiously collecting money from Nigerians through the social media influence their posting, redeployment, or relocation.




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