Crime

Osinbajo To Youths: You Must Join The Army To Fight Corrupt Office Holders

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Nov 30, 2022.

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The Vice President has charged young citizens to resist corrupt public officials to uphold the integrity of Nigeria.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has charged young citizens to resist all corrupt public officeholders destroying the reputation of the country.

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Vice President Osinbajo made this charge at the public presentation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Integrity and Zero Tolerance Clubs manual, where he was a Special Guest of Honour.

The presentation took place on Tuesday at the assembly hall of the Model Secondary School, Maitama, Abuja,

Osinbajo stressed that every criminal act will be brought to book no matter how long the crime was committed.

“There is no time bar or statute of limitation against a crime. A man who steals this year can be arrested in 10 years’ time for his crimes. So when you steal, you cannot sleep with both eyes closed because every knock at the door will get you worried.”

The VP stated the importance of honesty in the country, adding that every corrupt act by public officeholders is committed against society. He further stressed that there must be collaborative efforts to fight against corruption.

“Every public officer who steals robs the Nigerian society of funds for health care, education and so on. In our integrity clubs, we must become policemen against corruption and wrongdoing.

“Whether it is a member of the government or a shop assistant or your friend in class who is cheating, they destroy our reputation,” he said.

While urging young Nigerians to fight corruption, Osinbajo highlighted that the future of the country is in the hands of the citizens.

He urged young citizens of the country to protect the reputation of Nigeria and join hands to fight dishonesty.

In his words, “I want to say to the young people in Nigeria that you represent the army that will fight corruption not because somebody has pushed you or because it seems like a nice thing to do, no, because your future depends on it.”

“The reputation of your country is all at your arm. And those who destroy the reputation of your country are not doing you good, they are doing you great evil. You must ensure that you join the army to fight corruption and dishonesty,” he added.

The VP commended the EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, for the initiative to improve youth understanding and sensitivity to the issue of economic and financial crimes

In his welcome address, Bawa said the clubs were designed to promote integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability.

He said: “The manuals which are being unveiled today are viable templates that will ensure that our children and youth are exposed to impactful and life-transforming values in an organised and sustainable manner.