By Chinenye Onwusonye
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome corruption, declaring that the country is not defined by the menace.
Olukoyede made the assertion in his Easter message to Christians across the country, issued in Abuja on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
According to the statement, the EFCC chairman urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the lessons of Easter, which he described as a symbol of victory over trials, corruption, and death.
“The lesson of Easter is all about undeniable victory over trial, corruption and death. This lesson is instructive for us as a nation. We will surely overcome the trial and trauma of corruption. We are not defined by corruption, we cannot be defeated by it,” he said.
The anti-graft agency boss further called on citizens to remain hopeful and continue supporting the EFCC in its ongoing efforts to combat economic and financial crimes.
He emphasized the need for sustained faith in the commission’s anti-corruption drive, noting that collective commitment is essential to achieving lasting national transformation.
Olukoyede’s message comes amid renewed calls for stronger institutional efforts and public cooperation in tackling corruption across the country.
