Former chairman Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has been congratulated by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on winning the anti-corruption lifetime achievement award.
The President has rejoiced with the Pioneer chairman of the EFCC, noting that being one of eight recipients from five continents of the various categories of the award organized by the prestigious Sheikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al-Thani international Anti-corruption Excellence, ACE, award 2018, during its third annual ceremony in Malaysia on Friday.
Buhari said "It is a rare privilege and acknowledgement of his fearless fight against corruption in his country."
"The award to Ribadu affirms our commitment to the campaign against corruption, which is one of the free focal areas of our administration. This also means that the world appreciate our determination to stem the negative effects of corruption on the country's development."
He urged the current leadership of the anti-corruption organizations in the country not to be deterred in the face of "corruption fighting back in different firms and shapes."
President Buhari finally enjoined all Nigerians in leadership positions to emulate Mallam Ribadu and see public office "as a public trust."
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