Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has pledged to support and assistance the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
Chairman of the Branch, Barrister Godwin Ochai stated this during a visit to the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Commission.
According to him, the EFCC and the NBA are partners in progress as far as the fight against corruption was concerned, and also commended the Legal and Prosecution Department of the Command for the co-operation received so far.
He further stated that the visit was to strengthen the existing relationship between the EFCC and the NBA in the fight against corruption.
In response, the Acting Commander, Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC, Aisha Abubakar solicited more synergy and support from the NBA in advancing the good work of the EFCC towards eradicating economic and financial crimes.
She further urged NBA to always verify claims made by their clients and members against the EFCC in order not to be misled.
Head Legal and Prosecution of the Commission, Nasiru Salele, also thanked the branch for the visit saying it is the first of its kind in the Command.
Rel/Adamu Yusuf
