EFCC Press Release
The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, has unveiled an Inter-Faith Anti-Corruption
Preaching/Teaching Manual as part of its efforts to combat corruption in
the country.
The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim
Lamorde, who spoke at the book unveiling event, on Tuesday, December 9, at the
main auditorium of the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, reiterated the need to get religious
bodies involved in the war against corruption.
He said: “The Commission came to the
unassailable conclusion that successfully combating economic and financial
crimes, including corruption and money laundering, would take more than
enforcement of laws.
“It was obvious that because Nigeria is a
deeply religious country, one of those groups that would have the most far-
reaching and sustained impact on our people is the faith-based groups.
“Realizing the need to harness critical
stakeholders’ inputs into the anti-graft campaign, the EFCC reached out to
organised and semi-formal groups, which include students and women’s bodies,
town unions and age grade groups, professional and social associations, religious
bodies and other special interest associations.”
The manual, which focuses on utilising the
Muslim and Christian platforms to engage the public in fighting corruption, is
the outcome of a National Inter-faith Forum on Corruption organised by the Commission
in August 2007.
Speaking at the unveiling, Prof. Ishaq
Oloyede, chairman of the committee tasked with the production of the manual,
described the book as a major step forward in the war against corruption.
“Corruption is not specific to any religion
and so is inter-faith itself. Therefore, the manual is good for preaching,
teaching as well as serving as a facilitator’s guide, which can be used by
students, scholars, pastors and imams.
“The peculiarity of each faith was not
sacrificed in the manuals,” he said.
The Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim,
a former governor of Niger State, representing the Sultan of Sokoto, jointly
unveiled the manuals with Arch Bishop Prince John Daniel, who represented the
president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.
The manuals contain scriptural references,
illustrations and teaching aids all drawn from the Bible and the Qurán.
Mr. Lamorde said: “The Inter-faith Manuals
represent just one stage in a long process that also includes the training of
those who are expected to put them to use – the faith leaders, women and
youths.”
The book unveiling was part of the events
marking this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head
Media & Publicity
9th
December, 2014
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