EFCC seeks media support on investigative reportage

For financial crimes to be nipped in the bud, the support of the media cannot be over-emphasised.

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulkarim Chukkol made this conclusion at a one day workshop for journalists held in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

Corruption, no doubt is endemic in Nigeria, with the potential to drive the country deeper into economic the abyss if left unchecked.

As part of proactive moves to turn the tide, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recently organised a workshop in Ibadan.

The workshop aimed at sensitising journalists on their pivotal role in the fight against the monster.

The latest Corruption Perception Index by Transparency International ranks Nigeria as the 150th most corrupt out of 180 countries surveyed.

The workshop resource persons underscored the imperative for media professionals to deepen their commitment to investigative journalism and avoid resorting to stereotypical reporting practices.

Participants were also briefed on the new money laundering law. They learned how to identify the diverse forms of corruption prevalent in Nigerian society and how to safeguard themselves against falling victim to such nefarious acts.

The organisers of the workshop hold the view that engaging and empowering journalists in the anti-corruption fight represents a crucial stride towards achieving enduring change and cultivating a culture of integrity within the nation.