The acting chairman of the economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the commission will hold a “10million-Man March Against Corruption” on the February 14, 2020.

Magu made this known when speaking with the press at the EFCC Zonal Office in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The march which the Nigerian youths will be the core drivers is organised in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and it will hold simultaneously across all states of the federation.

According to him, the year 2019 was a great year for the commission as a number of unprecedented successes were recorded.

He said “Despite the numerous challenges we face, the commission has remained focused and transparent in our activities. This is why I took you round our facilities on arrival. We have made it a point of duty to ensure that no officer infringe on the fundamental human right of any suspect. We ensure constant training for our officers to bring them up-to-date in the internationally-rated crime fighting techniques”.

Speaking on the plans for the New Year, Magu said “The year 2020 promises to be better and greater as we are poised to work harder and intensify efforts in stamping out corruption in our dear country. We will be harder on looters. We will pursue them more vigorously and ensure that they return their loots. We promise Nigerians that we will maintain our standard of ensuring that there is no sacred cow in the fight against corruption”.

“It is in line with this spirit that the commission is starting the year’s milestone events with a specially-packaged 10million-Man March Against Corruption. Slated for February 14, 2020, the march is organised in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Nigerian youths will be the core drivers of this march, and it holds simultaneously across all states of the federation”.

“I therefore seek the cooperation of all Nigerians across all strata. I believe with our collective effort, we can rescue our nation from the crippling jaws of corruption, he added.