Nigeria@66: Olukoyede Calls for Zero Tolerance of Corruption to Drive Progress and Reforms

MICHAEL AKINOLA 

As Nigeria commemorates its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has reiterated the need for accountable conduct and zero tolerance of corruption by every Nigerian in order to give values to the ongoing reforms of the government.

He made this call in Abuja on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in his Independence Anniversary message to Nigerians.

He applauded efforts being made to grow the commanding heights of the polity and described them as “ building blocks of the greater nation we desire”.

He called on Nigerians to couple all the reform-focused efforts with zero tolerance for corruption.

“At 66, Nigeria has come a long way. Independence has offered us liberty and self- determination. We are also making considerable progress in nation building. All these efforts are significant. They are the building blocks of the greater nation we desire. Let’s therefore couple all our reform- focused initiatives with zero tolerance for corruption”, he said.

He expressed optimism that Nigeria would fare better and emphasized greater need for rejection of corrupt practices in all its forms.

“We cannot be building and allow corrupt practices to vitiate our efforts. Progress only comes with purposeful rejection of compromises. Nigeria will surely get better!”, he said.