The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged auditors nationwide with ensuring due diligence and compliance in their operations.
According to him, auditors are professional gatekeepers trained to monitor every system and achieve organizational goals through appropriate control measures.
EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said in a statement that the EFCC’s boss spoke in Abuja while receiving a team from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) on a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters.
The team, led by Ibrahim Anas, applauded Olukoyede on his achievements since he resumed office.
Speaking through the director of Internal Audit commander of the EFCC, Idowu Oluwole-Apejoye, Olukoyede said that auditors are crucial in preventing corruption and ensuring that systems work for the good of all.
He says, “Auditors are crucial in ensuring our systems work effectively. They must diligently work to prevent corruption and ensure our policies are followed.
The EFCC boss stated, “The executive chairman is a compliance person who ensures due diligence and compliance in every aspect of his work.”
Director of Finance and Accounts, CE Ahmed Pate, also emphasized the importance of auditors in ensuring financial transparency, noting that “Auditors play a critical role in ensuring that our financial systems are transparent and accountable. We must ensure that our financial reports are accurate and reliable.”
Pate further advised the Institute to engage with Nigeria’s federal government’s national anti-corruption strategy. “You have members across the Federation in both government and private sectors, so ensure your members join by becoming whistleblowers in their various organizations,” he added.
