Anglican Bishop, Nwokolo tasks, EFCC, other security agencies to combat spate of corruption in Nigeria 

By Cyprian  Ebele, Oniitsha 

The Bishop of Anglican Church Nigeria, Rt Rev. Owen Nwokolo has expressed great worries over the spate of corruption in the country, and inferred that the development has brought a catastrophic consequences on the nation’s international image and her economy.

He expressed great concern that the spate of corruption in Nigeria, has created negative impact on the nation and it’s citizens, and it is unacceptable.

Bishop, Nwokolo made this known while addressing stakeholders and Church members during the 3rd Session of the 32nd Synod of the diocese, that took place at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Odakpu, Onitsha.

“Without mincing words, this Synod utterly condemns the infamous culture of public corruption which is partly responsible for our present economic woes and, in deed, why Nigerians are ridiculed abroad.  

“The daily stories of arrest of public officers by EFCC for embezzling billions of Naira without corresponding punishment on offenders, is not only adversely affecting the image of the country, but also slow down our social and economic development drastically as well as diminish public confidence placed on public office holders. 

“We therefore call on local, state, federal governments and law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts towards stemming the present tide of public corruption in the country”, Bishop Nwokolo pleaded.

He however commended the Governor of Anambra State Prof. Charles Soludo, for what he called invaluable development work, the governor had embarked upon in various communities in the state.

Awarding pass mark for the governor’s work in the state, the bishop remarked, “The roads, electricity and water projects are not only of high quality but are initiated at the nick of time”

He equally appreciated the ways he said the governor was managing the security situation in the state but entreated him to intensify efforts to drive out all bandits and terrorists from every part of the state.