By Miracle Ogunde
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) says illegal mining and crime activities are major threats to the local and national economy through non- payment of royalties, taxes and other dues.
Acting Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, who represented by the Zonal Head, Mr Micheal Nzekwe, stated this at a Day Workshop, organised by the commission for journalists in Kwara.
The workshop, which was tagged: “Effective Reporting of Economic and Financial Crimes”, was held at the Ilorin Zonal Command on Thursday.
The EFCC chairman noted that cybercrime is a major crime, particularly among undergraduates and fresh graduates of tertiary institutions.
“The commission has been active in tackling their criminalities and will continue to ensure that extant laws against illegal miners are enforced.
“Our work is engaging because the commission has been combating the menace of corrupt practices, going by its impressive records of convictions, asset forfeitures and other tangible proofs of accomplishments over the years.
“The reporting has also been arduous because our work is not static and media have always been keeping pace with our speed and energy.
“It is in recognition of these tasks that the commission initiated a workshop on economic and financial crime reporting for journalists.
“The workshop is one of the modest efforts of the commission to build synergy and foster a more engaging relationship with the media,” he said.
The EFCC boss urged Nigerians not to wait until they suffer any loss on economic and financial crimes before they move against corrupt practices, as it remains a threat to individual and corporate progress.
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