Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, has said it is nearimpossible for the agency tofight corruption with a staff strength of less than 3,000 in a nation of 160 million people. Lamorde said this in an address during the distribution of a book, The Monster Called Corruption and the Monkey Leaders, jointly produced by the EFCC and the Universal Basic Education Commission,in Abuja, on Thursday. He said the anti-corruption agency had been paying emphasis on prevention through enlightenment and education of Nigerians. Lamorde, who was represented by a senior official of the commission, Mr. David Tukura, said the anti-graft war could only bewon when every Nigerian was brought on board. He said, “Corruption is indeed a scourge, we have to combat it. To this end, public enlightenment is critical to the success in thefight against corruption, hence the engagement of schools at all levels.” Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, who was representedby the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Ahmed Modibo, said there was a need for greater transparency in theUBEC process aimed at improving access and quality of education. Wike said enlightenment and education on anti-corruption for studentswould improve on their personal knowledge and encourage them to serve as whistle blowers on people involved in anti-social activities.
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