EFCC named best anti-corruption agency in Africa by northern youths (Photo)

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been recognized for its huge contributions to the stamping out of corruption in Nigeria.

Vanguard reports that the recognition came on Tuesday, May 4 from the Northern Youth Council (NYC) which is the umbrella body of all youth organisations in the northern part of Nigeria.

The group awarded the EFCC the “Best Anti-Corruption Agency in Africa” honour.

EFCC acting chairman Magu clutching the award for the anti-graft agency.

Secretary of NYC Abdul-Salam Kazeem made the declaration during a visit to the EFCC Headquarters.

He said: “We appreciate you and your staff for your doggedness and commitment in the fight against corruption.”

Acting EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu was also decorated with the “Hope of Masses and Symbol of Hope” award for his hard work at the anti-corruption agency.

He said: “We are fully aware of the enormous task before you and we share the pains and the obstacle placed before you by those who have amassed so much wealth through corrupt practices and those who found themselves in the corridors of power using it to sabotage the fight against corruption