NACAT launches South-South office, declares war on corruption
Stanley Ihedigbo
Network Against Corruption And Trafficking ( NACAT) has said it would expose all forms of corruption and ensure that Nigeria is free to pursue developments under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government.
The South-south Coordinator of NACAT, Mr Michael Ukanga Ekpo, who made the remarks during a press briefing in Uyo on Sunday to mark the inauguration of the south-south office of the organization however, said they were not out to witch haunt anybody as widely claimed in the social media.
He noted that corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of the nation and promised to eliminate it by exposing the activities of corrupt leaders and setting a fresh template for a new Nigeria.
He listed the core values of the anti-corruption organization to include integrity, Justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as innovation and creativity.
Ekpo disabused the minds of the public on rumors that the group was paid to attack and bring down the reputation of former governor Udom Emmanuel, adding that the agency will always collaborate with relevant anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) on any corruption issue raised against public officers for accountability.
” This is a fight against corruption, for better Nigeria, accountability and transparency where we make our leaders understand that we place them in those positions of leadership for the good of all and be accountable, responsible to the people, not themselves, families and cabal.
” As an Agency, we are going all out to bring down this enemy of ours called corruption.”
Ekpo said corruption remains the reason for the nation’s failed institutions such as education, healthcare systems, youth unemployment, and other vice,s, adding that the time has come for Nigeria to take their destinies into their hands.
” As Nigerians, we have one common enemy – corruption. It is the reason behind our failed educational system, healthcare, and youth unemployment, among others.
” I implore us all to join forces together as we tackle this great enemy”
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