The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received backing from the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) in its fight against corruption.

The suit against the EFCC by 19 other governors regarding the validity of its establishment is currently pending a decision from the Supreme Court.

During the 2024 National Cybercrime Summit in Abuja, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the forum’s chairman and the governor of Kwara State, made this pledge.

Together with the European Union, RoLAC, and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme, the EFCC organized the event.

The goal of the summit, which has as its topic “Alternative to Cybercrime: Optimising Cyber Skills for National Development,” aims to prevent cybercrime by improving digital skills.

To improve national growth, the NGF chairman urged the nation to work together on cyber-security.

Abdulrazaq emphasized the necessity of changing how the general public views crimes.

He conveyed his satisfaction with the EFCC, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and National Orientation Agency (NOA)’s efforts to teach young Nigerians about drug misuse, crime, and patriotism.

“We fully support you in this attempt. What the EFCC, NDLEA, and NOA are doing in our basic schools and the media to discourage youth from committing crimes or abusing drugs and to encourage patriotism is impressive.

To reach a national consensus on the practices that serve as the cornerstone of our cultural heritage as Nigerians, this endeavor ought to be intensified.

Additionally, we applaud the EFCC for hosting this summi. After this meeting, I have no doubt that we will be more knowledgeable and driven to change how the public views cybercrime,” he stated.

In a similar spirit, Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal told reporters that he was willing to assist the commission in its fight against corruption in Zamfara and throughout the nation.

Lawal declared that he would provide the commission with the necessary support and that he was not scared of the EFCC’s inquiry.

He believes that those chosen for leadership roles ought to be open and accountable.