The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has called for partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to ensure financial integrity.
Usoro made the call during a courtesy visit to EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
The discussion centered on establishing a framework to guarantee SSDC’s operations maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency from inception.
Akpabio lauded the EFCC’s pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s economy and acknowledged reforms under Olukoyede’s leadership.
She reaffirmed SSDC’s zero-tolerance policy toward financial crimes, malpractices, and leakages, stressing that accountability, integrity, and transparency are central to the Commission’s operations.
“We are committed to aligning our activities with the EFCC’s stringent standards for financial compliance right from the outset,” she said.
Akpabio also outlined SSDC’s mandate to drive economic development in the South-South region and formally requested EFCC’s support in ensuring both internal and external financial activities comply with national laws.
She specifically sought specialized cybercrime training for staff and partnership in public awareness campaigns against financial crimes.
In response, EFCC Chairman Olukoyede commended SSDC’s proactive stance and pledged full support.
He emphasized strict adherence to financial regulations, announcing collaborative efforts in fraud risk assessments, capacity building, and public awareness initiatives.
Olukoyede further highlighted the EFCC Academy’s nationwide certification programs and urged SSDC to remain committed to uplifting lives and entrenching good governance across the South-South.
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