The Secretary-General of INTERPOL, Jurgen Stock on Monday met with the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu to explore partnership on how to fight corruption.
Stock said since corruption breeds terrorism, the anti-graft war must be sustained.
He commended the zeal and concerted efforts of the EFCC in ridding Nigeria of all forms of economic crime, and stressed that partnership between INTERPOL.
He said: “Working with the EFCC will help in building a strong network in the fight against corruption across the globe.
While emphasizing the need for collaboration between international law enforcement agencies in the fight against corruption, Stock said the INTERPOL was establishing a link with the EFCC in achieving the mandate of the anti-graft agency.
On his part, Magu, who expressed great delight at the visit, praised Stock for finding time out of his busy schedule as the Secretary-General of INTERPOL to visit the EFCC.
Magu said corruption had become an organized crime in Nigeria, and it needed concerted efforts within and outside of the country, to combat.
Magu said: “EFCC and Nigerians in general are delighted with the visit by the Interpol, and this visit gives the Commission hope in partnering with the Interpol.
He gave assurance that the EFCC will remain unrelenting and resolute in its fight against corruption.
“The EFCC deals with partnership with other countries in order to address the issue of terrorism financing,” he said.
He highlighted the importance of exchange of information, stressing that it was key to winning the fight against corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing.
The delegation from the Interpol was taken on a tour of the new EFCC Head Office Complex.
