EFCC's Olukoyede Urges Religious Leaders to Combat Corruption

On September 24, 2026, Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), called on religious leaders to utilize their platforms to combat corruption. Speaking in Abuja at the second 2026 Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, he launched the Anti-Corruption Interfaith Manual aimed at guiding pastors and imams in their anti-corruption preaching.

Olukoyede highlighted the significant influence that faith communities can have in shaping character and preventing corruption, stating that while the EFCC can investigate and prosecute, religious teachings can cultivate honesty and challenge societal values that prioritize wealth without questioning its source. He noted that corruption affects all Nigerians, regardless of their faith, and urged religious leaders to educate their followers on the heinous nature of corruption.

The manual was developed with input from both Christian and Muslim leaders and aims to provide doctrinal positions on corruption.