The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its mandate goes beyond prosecuting fraud, stressing that it also recognises Nigerians who uphold integrity.
Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede said the commission investigated Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International, over alleged money laundering but found no wrongdoing.
According to him, the probe lasted six months and concluded that the cleric was not involved in any financial crime.
Olukoyede said the EFCC is committed to rewarding integrity alongside enforcing accountability. He noted that the agency formally commended Eze after the investigation cleared him.
The EFCC boss spoke at a business grant ceremony organised by the Jerry Eze Foundation, where 240 small-scale business owners received grants of 3,000 dollars each.
He described the initiative as impactful, urging Nigerians to contribute to nation building by supporting others and creating opportunities.
Olukoyede also cautioned religious leaders against engaging in corrupt practices, emphasising that integrity must remain central to faith-based leadership.
He further revealed that the commission recently released N100 billion from its recovery account to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation as seed capital.
The EFCC, he added, is working on establishing a cybercrime research centre aimed at equipping young Nigerians with digital skills and redirecting their talents towards productive ventures.
