EFCC Urges Jigawa Public Servants to Embrace Integrity
The Kano Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Commander Ibrahim Shazali, has called on public servants in Jigawa State to uphold integrity, accountability, and transparency in their professional duties.
Shazali made the call in Dutse on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, while delivering a paper titled “Corrupt Practices and Punishments in Government Businesses” at a three-day sensitization workshop organized by the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC).
During his presentation, Shazali emphasized the importance of public servants leading by example in the fight against corruption. He warned that corrupt practices undermine national development and highlighted the severe consequences for offenders, including imprisonment, asset forfeiture, and disqualification from holding public office under Nigeria’s anti-corruption laws.
The Zonal Director praised JSPCACC for organizing the workshop and reaffirmed the EFCC’s commitment to investigating and prosecuting financial crimes. He urged participants to report suspicious activities and serve as ambassadors of change within their workplaces.
Shazali also congratulated JSPCACC on its one-year anniversary, calling the agency’s establishment timely and essential. “I would like to extend my gratitude to the leadership of the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission for organizing this important event. It is crucial for educating public servants about government management, corruption, and its harmful effects. This initiative will strengthen integrity, accountability, and ethical governance,” he said.
He noted that JSPCACC’s creation complements the efforts of federal anti-corruption agencies such as the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB. Shazali described corruption as a common enemy that must be fought collectively. “Corruption remains a major challenge in Nigeria, eroding public trust, stifling economic growth, and perpetuating inequality. As public servants, we must unite to combat this threat and uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and integrity,” he stated.
Shazali further emphasized that corruption in government affairs is not just an administrative issue but a significant threat to good governance, development, and public trust. It manifests in various forms, such as bribery and kickbacks in public contracts, embezzlement of funds intended for essential services, abuse of office, favoritism, contract inflation, and more.
