By Correspondent in Ilorin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has enlisted the support of women across the country in the fight against corruption,in view of their strategic role I winning the anti-corruption war in the country.
The Ilorin Zonal Head of the EFCC, Oseni Kazeem,stated this on Tuesday, while speaking as a Guest Speaker at an event organised by International Women Communication Centre, IWCC, Ilorin in commemoration of the year 2021 International Women’s Day in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital.
Oseni was represented by the Head, Public Affairs Department of the Zone, Ayodele Babatunde.
The zonal head, who spoke on “The Role of Women in The Fight Against Corruption”, said that the Commission believed that women were in vantage position “as mothers and wives to change the destiny of our nation as one blighted by deep-rooted corruption by waging a determined and sustained war against corruption in Nigeria.
“I am of the view that the fight against corruption will receive considerable boost if women rise up and say No to corruption in any form.
“I strongly believe that, for corruption to be totally eradicated in Nigeria, women need to actively get involved and make sure they play active role as mothers in modeling our youths”, Oseni said.
The guest speaker, who extolled the virtues of women, urged them to use their natural instincts to care and nurture their children, who in turn, would exhibit sound values that would bring the country out of the doldrums.
“The role of women in the fight against corruption cannot be over-emphasized. Women are resourceful and hardworking. They are agents of change and nation builders. It is often said that, ‘what a man can do, a woman can do better.’
” When it comes to transparency and accountability, let us give it to women. In business, women are known to be far more prudent and honest than men. Women are more careful drivers than men.
“In leadership positions, women are known to be stickler for rules. They are principled, patient, caring, understanding, calm, enduring, effective and transparent. Women are calmy bold and reasonable”, he said.
The EFCC boss decried the level of moral decadence and corruption in the country, noting that corruption was the reason the country had been unable to transform its rich natural and human resource endowment into prosperity.
He stressed that the challenge of corruption the country was facing called for the collaboration of all stakeholders, particularly women.
He, however, warned that the EFCC would spare no rod in bringing corrupt elements in the country to justice.
