President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration’s fight against corruption will be measured by concrete results rather than publicity stressing that effective law enforcement stronger institutions and international cooperation remain central to restoring confidence in Nigeria.
The President also warned that Nigeria must never become a sanctuary for criminals who exploit innocent people whether within the country or abroad pledging continued support for security and anti-corruption agencies to pursue offenders and bring them to justice.
Tinubu made the declaration on Saturday while reacting to a commendation from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following its involvement in an international operation against criminal networks engaged in the sexual exploitation and extortion of minors.
In a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga the President said the recognition reflected the institutional effectiveness his administration is determined to promote across the country.
‘Our fight against corruption is not measured by publicity but by results. Stronger institutions effective law enforcement and international cooperation are essential to building a Nigeria where honest enterprise can thrive and criminals are held accountable’ Tinubu declared.
The President said the administration’s commitment to strengthening financial integrity and restoring international confidence was already attracting recognition citing Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 and the European Union’s high-risk financial jurisdictions list in January 2026.
He maintained that the developments reflected progress in efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system and create a more secure environment for legitimate businesses and investments.
The latest commendation came in a letter from FBI Director Kash Patel to EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede acknowledging the commission’s contributions to Operation Artemis a joint investigation targeting international criminal syndicates exploiting children.
The operation resulted in the arrest and extradition of two Nigerian suspects Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale in August 2026.
Both suspects are facing federal charges in the United States.
‘The successful outcome of these cases would not have been possible without your assistance and dedication to international law enforcement collaboration’ Patel wrote.
Reacting Tinubu praised the EFCC leadership and personnel for their professionalism describing the successful collaboration as evidence of the institutional capacity his administration was working to strengthen.
‘This is the kind of institutional performance we are determined to build across our country. I commend the EFCC Chairman and his team for their professionalism and dedication.
‘Nigeria must never become a haven for criminals who exploit innocent people whether at home or abroad. Our law enforcement and anti-corruption institutions have my full support to pursue offenders and bring them to justice in accordance with the law’ the President said.
He urged the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies to sustain their efforts against financial and related crimes assuring them of continued government backing to protect Nigerians strengthen accountability and consolidate the country’s standing among international partners.