Ex-EFCC Chairman, Magu, Makes Demands From Youths on Breaking Cycle
- Former EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, has challenged the youths to stop the recycling of corruption in the country
- The former EFCC boss maintained that corruption has been a major hindrance to the development and progress of the country
- Magu commented while speaking at the gala night of the National Industrial Manpower Summit 2025, which was held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja
Ibrahim Magu, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerian youths to champion the move of breaking the cycle of corruption in the country.
The former EFCC boss made the call while speaking at the gala night of the National Industrial Manpower Summit 2025, which was held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, August 13.
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Magu mentions Nigeria's greatest problem
According to Magu, the single greatest threat to the development in Nigeria is corruption. He then urged young Nigerians to choose integrity above impunity so that they can build a new nation.
At the event, themed “Manpower Development – The Bridge Between Potential and Productivity,” the former EFCC chairman told the youth delegates, civil society stakeholders and industry leaders that corruption is a major issue in Nigeria's governance. He said: “Corruption is not just a government issue — it is a cultural issue. And it is up to you to break the cycle.”
He further added that corruption was a major undermining factor in Nigeria's development efforts. He noted:
"We must confront the bitter truth: Corruption remains the single greatest threat to manpower development in Nigeria.
"When a nation invests billions in education but classrooms remain empty and under-equipped, corruption is at work. When our brightest minds leave the country, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity, corruption is to blame."
Shettima commends Magu
Vice President Kashim Shettima recently commended the former EFCC boss's personality. He expressed forgiveness toward all those involved in his ordeal when he was governor of Borno, even commending former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Magu for apologising to him in private.
His statement reads in part:
“I have forgiven all those who had a hand in my ordeal. I admired the courage of Magu in coming forward to make up with me.”
The former vice president remarked while speaking at the public presentation of the memoir “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block”, authored by former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN). At the event, Shettima mentioned the challenges he had while in office.
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EFCC releases former Sokoto governor
Legit.ng earlier reported that the EFCC has finally released the former governor of Sokoto State and senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Aminu Tambuwal, on administrative bail.
Tambuwal, who was detained by the anti-graft agency on Monday, August 11, was released on Tuesday evening, August 12.
The former governor's release came after the ADC alleged that its leaders are being targeted by the commission for political reasons.
Source: Legit.ng
