The EFCC recovered ₦500 billion under Tinubu’s administration, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. He revealed this on Monday during the opening of a three-day judicial training in Abuja.
Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, said the training aims to strengthen judges’ competence and integrity. The event was organized in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute and focused on improving the judiciary’s capacity in handling corruption-related cases.
“As an administration, we have prioritised public accountability by strengthening the anti-corruption agencies and giving them the needed independence to execute their statutory mandates,” Shettima said.
He emphasized that President Tinubu’s policy of non-interference has enhanced institutional accountability and reinforced the fight against corruption.
“This enabling environment is evident in the impact that has been made in the last two years. The EFCC, for example, has recorded over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets in excess of ₦500 billion,” he added.
Shettima further explained that the recovered funds are being reinvested in social programs. “Recovered proceeds of crime by the agency (EFCC) are being brought back into the economy to fund critical social investment programs, including the students’ loan and consumer credit schemes,” he stated.
The vice president also noted that the government is improving judicial welfare. “We are working within the boundaries of separation of powers to support the judiciary in improving the working conditions of judicial officers. The remuneration of judges has improved, and we are committed to further enhancement of their welfare and facilities,” he said.
Reaffirming Tinubu’s dedication to transparency, Shettima said the administration does not shield political allies from investigation or punishment. “There is no person or group who can accuse this administration of protecting political actors. We have allowed both the judiciary and the anti-corruption agencies to exercise their powers to restore sanity,” he declared.
Shettima also cautioned that corruption affects all aspects of society. “Corruption is no respecter of persons. Judges are not insulated from its consequences. There are no special roads, hospitals, or communities for judges; we all face the same risks from the effects of corruption,” he warned.
He urged all branches of government to unite in combating corruption.
