The World Food Programme, WFP, has re-affirmed its partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, aimed at facilitating unhindered administration of its intervention efforts in Nigeria, particularly the North-East.

The WFP had on December 20, 2016 signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the EFCC, to identify areas of collaboration and partnership “to ensure transparency” in the administration of the WFP’s interventions in the country.

    

Bernardin Assiene, WFP’s Director of Inspections and Investigations, who led a delegation to the EFCC headquarters, gave the re-affirmation to continue partnership with the anti-graft agency, September 27, 2017.

    

“We are here to re-affirm our commitment to the MoU signed last year, which set out the framework for the working relationship between us,” he said.

    

He reiterated the importance in the partnership, which included “access to and exchange of information, assistance in investigations, particularly aimed at curbing corruption in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria”.

    

Harping on his words, Myrta Kaulard, WFP representative in Nigeria, commended the EFCC for its efforts in fighting corruption in the country, and enforcing sanity and integrity in the system.

   

“We are very optimistic and encouraged by your efforts, and are convinced that the EFCC is the right partner in this regard,” she said.

    

 In his response, Ibrahim Magu, acting EFCC Chairman, assured the WFP of the agency’s commitment to the anti-corruption crusade, and its unalloyed support for the activities of the WFP in Nigeria.

    

 “We assure you that we will give you all the necessary support that you need and ask for,” he said.

                                  

                         Media and Publicity

                         27 September, 2017