Magu: Corruption Chasing Nigeria Professionals Abroad For Jobs

… Says Govt Has Begun Move To Reconcile With Its Professionals Working Abroad

By Matthew Ogune, Abuja

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday decried the rate at which professionals are departing the country to seek greener pasture elsewhere.

Magu disclosed this at the commission’s corporate Headquarters when he hosted members of the National Association of Barbers and Cosmetology Employers of Nigeria (NABCEN).

According to the Chairman, so many Nigerians prefer working abroad due to poor working conditions across the country, adding that they can no longer stand the effect of corruption on the economy.

He disclosed that the government has begun move to reconcile with its professionals working abroad for them to return home to contribute to the development of the nation, adding that the government has worked out modalities to improve their working conditions.

Magu said that the gap between the rich and the poor is gradually closing due to the commitment of the commission in the anti-graft crusade.

He noted that the EFCC needs the involvement of every trade union, association, group and individuals to drive home its message of zero tolerance for corruption.

He said: “We will continue to make corruption a difficult and dangerous engagement. We won’t allow looters steal our collective future again through embezzlement of funds meant for our development.

“For us to do this successfully, we need your support. We need your collaboration and active involvement in the anti-corruption war.

“The EFCC cannot do it alone but together, we will succeed in bringing corruption to a terminal end.”

Speaking, NABCEN Vice President, Fatima Momoh who said that her association was left out of the government’s intervention package during the period of total lockdown, urged the EFCC to check imbalances in the distribution of government palliatives.