*Commends it for tackling illegal foreign exchange operators
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has tasked Nigerians not to discourage the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) from working towards sanitizing the economic space in Nigeria
Ooni Ogunwusi gave the task in Ile Ife while receiving the Acting Ibadan Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Halima Mustafa Rufa’u into his palace during a courtesy visit
The Ooni emphasized that there is the need for Nigerians to focus on growing and developing the country’s economy by stopping
amassing illegal and unexplainable wealth
He lauded the EFCC, on its focused sting operations against currency speculators and street hawkers operating illegal foreign exchange markets across the country.
” EFCC as the most vibrant anti-graft agency in the country, under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede must not be discouraged from working towards sanitizing the economic space in the country”, he said.
Ooni Ogunwusi added, ” the EFCC promptly swung into action and for the mere fact that the EFCC acted , the dollar came down in favour of the Naira.
” This shows that the situation is artificial and deliberate but can be controlled if the EFCC, in collaboration with other government agencies consistently face and tackle the situation”.
The royal father then appreciated the Acting Ibadan Zonal Commander of the EFCC, Assistant Commander ACE I Halima Mustafa Rufa’u for the visit.
ACE 1 Rufa’u while thanking the Ooni for receiving her despite his busy schedule solicited the monarch’s support and collaboration in tackling the scourge of cybercrimes among students of tertiary institutions in Osun state and Nigeria at large.
Decrying the level of damage being done by illegal miners and the sabotage of solid mineral resources meant for the economic growth of Osun State, the Acting Ibadan Zonal Commander called for effective collaboration in tackling the miners in the state.
