President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion and secured more than 7,000 convictions in the past two years.
The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known while declaring open the 7th edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organized by the EFCC in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.
Tinubu attributed the EFCC’s impressive performance to his administration’s non-interference in the agency’s operations and its dedication to transparency and accountability in governance.
> “As an administration, we have prioritised public accountability by strengthening the anti-corruption agencies and granting them the independence to carry out their statutory responsibilities,” he said.
The President noted that the recovered proceeds of corruption are being reinvested into developmental and social investment programmes across various sectors of the economy.
> “Recovered proceeds of crime are being channelled into critical initiatives, including the students’ loan scheme and consumer credit programmes,” Tinubu explained.
He further emphasized his administration’s support for the judiciary, promising to enhance the welfare and working conditions of judicial officers as part of broader reforms aimed at reinforcing the rule of law.
Reaffirming his government’s commitment to justice, Tinubu maintained that no political actor or public official is above the law under his leadership.
> “No individual or group can claim that this administration protects political allies or members of the ruling party. Everyone is subject to the law,” he stated.
The President called on judges and justices to uphold their duties with patriotism, integrity, and fairness, stressing that corruption spares no section of society.
> “Corruption is no respecter of persons. Your position on the bench does not exempt you from its consequences. There are no separate hospitals, schools, or communities for judges — we all face the same impact of corruption,” he warned.
Tinubu urged collaboration among the executive, legislature, and judiciary to strengthen the nation’s anti-corruption framework, insisting that Nigeria’s future depends on a transparent and just system.
> “A Nigeria free from corruption is achievable if we all commit to doing what is right within our spheres of influence and ensure that those who violate the law are held accountable,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, Tinubu underscored the importance of the judiciary in the anti-corruption fight.
> “A strong judicial system is central to the success of our anti-corruption efforts, and I rely on our judges to help us realise this noble vision,” he declared.
