Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded over 7,000 convictions and recovered assets worth more than ₦500 billion within two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Shettima made this known while declaring open the 7th edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, organized by the EFCC in partnership with the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja. Representing President Tinubu at the event, the Vice President commended the anti-graft agency for its growing impact, noting that its success reflects the administration’s non-interference and renewed focus on accountability.
According to Shettima, the Tinubu government has strengthened anti-corruption institutions, giving them independence to fulfill their mandates without political influence. “The EFCC has secured over 7,000 convictions in the past two years and recovered assets exceeding ₦500 billion,” he said. “Recovered proceeds of crime are being reinvested into the economy to fund critical social programs such as the students’ loan and consumer credit schemes.”
He also highlighted government efforts to improve the welfare and working conditions of judicial officers, saying, “We are supporting the judiciary in improving the remuneration of judges and enhancing facilities to strengthen justice delivery in Nigeria.”
Shettima reaffirmed that the Tinubu administration is not shielding any political actors from investigation or prosecution, stressing that both the judiciary and anti-corruption agencies operate freely under the rule of law. “No one can accuse this government of favoritism,” he said. “We are committed to allowing justice take its course, regardless of political affiliation.”
The Vice President called on judicial officers to uphold integrity and patriotism, warning that corruption spares no one. “Judges are not insulated from the consequences of corruption. We all live in the same society affected by the theft and waste of public resources,” he stated.
Shettima urged collaboration across all arms of government to sustain the fight against corruption, emphasizing that a robust and transparent judicial system remains central to national growth and development. “A Nigeria free of corruption is possible if we all commit to doing what is right,” he concluded.
The report, published by Mediaplusng.com, highlights Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and judicial reform under the Renewed Hope agenda.
