EFCC: Olukoyede Urges Nigerians To Embrace Anti-Corruption Values During Sallah

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of Sallah.

Olukoyede urged Muslim faithful to reflect on shared values of faith and unity, noting that the festival “presents us another opportunity to share the light, love and blessings of Almighty Allah with the entire world”.

He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in a Sallah message to Nigerians, stressing the importance of peaceful celebrations and national cohesion.

Olukoyede said the festive period should also serve as a reminder for citizens to renew their commitment to transparency and reject corruption, which he described as a major obstacle to national development.

He added that every religion upholds honesty and accountability, saying the Sallah celebration should reinforce moral conduct among Nigerians.

“As we celebrate. Let us attune our hearts to the ideals of transparency and anti-corruption in a renewed way. Greed is not a creed of any religion. Honesty draws us closer to Allah and we must exemplify it always,” he said

The commission reiterated that sustained anti-corruption efforts require collective responsibility from citizens, institutions and faith leaders, adding that public conduct during festive periods should reflect integrity, discipline and respect for the rule of law.

He also encouraged faith communities to intensify moral education and support government reforms aimed at strengthening accountability across all sectors.

The Sallah message comes amid ongoing national conversations about fiscal discipline and institutional reforms, with the EFCC maintaining that behavioural change remains central to reducing corruption risks.