EFCC set to sponsor 20 PhD researches on corruption
*Wants anti-corruption courses in Nigerian varsities
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is canvassing for the introduction of anti-corruption courses for all University undergraduates.
The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu on Tuesday Abuja, disclosed that the Financial Crimes Commission will from January 2018 till the next 10years sponsor up to 20 PH.D researches on any aspect of corruption.
Magu who also advocated curriculum change by introducing anti corruption courses in Nigeria Universities was speaking during a courtesy visit on the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Professor Adamu Rasheed.
He said “The EFCC wants NUC to lead in the introduction of anti corruption curricula in all Nigerian universities to be taken by all fresh undergraduate students regardless of course or discipline.
“Whether one is studying accounting or building engineering, food sciences or marine biology, political science or pharmacy, being exposed to a rigorous and evidence-based knowledge of corruption and its consequences on polity and economy as well as individual self esteem would be beneficial to the nation ,the community and individual,”Mr. Magu added.
He added that his Commission would also support the publication of manuscripts relevant to the teaching of the anti corruption course.
Speaking on the fight against corruption, Mr. Magu the commission wants everybody to join in the fight against corruption adding that the university system is very important and that the youth remains their target.
” we want everybody to join in the fight against corruption, because the university system is very important and we want to target the youth because they are the beneficiaries of whatever we are doing which is better life for the next generation” He explained.
” I am not saying the NUC has not been fighting corruption but I want to intensify the fight. Our request is course units that will address the fight against corruption”
In his response, the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission said the commission is very prepared and would soon commence the proper consultation with academics and critical stakeholders and other specialists on the best way the curricula on fight against corruption can be put together.
