A group of Christian clergy, Christian Coalition Against Corruption (CCAC) on Thursday presented an award on integrity and anti-corruption to a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu.
Presenting
the award at a seminar on anti-corruption held at Welcome Centre Hotel, Lagos,
CCAC president, Francis Shopekan, a bishop, said the award was presented to Mr.
Ribadu in recognition of his “undeniable impact in the fight against
corruption, injustice, oppression and molestation in the country”.
Eulogising
the former anticorruption czar, the Bishop noted that Mr. Ribadu’s fight for
good governance, credibility and integrity, plus his commitment to country and
his efficient, discipline and exemplary leadership skill has distinguished him
over the years.
While
commending Mr. Ribadu’s humanitarian works and service to the country, Mr.
Shopekan prayed for God’s protection and blessings for the former EFCC chairman
and all other honest Nigerians.
In his
response, Mr. Ribadu applauded the clergy for taking up the fight against
corruption, saying clerics have a huge role to play in combating corruption in
all sectors of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political life.
The
former EFCC boss, who was represented by Bello Malabu, stressed that in
addition to good and credible leadership, individual conduct is essential in
the fight against corruption.
He
therefore charged both Christian and Muslim clerics to lead the fight through
personal exemple and preaching to their congregations.
I love this man, he deserved it.
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