French’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas, Laurent Baile, has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.

EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in statement in Abuja on Tuesday said that Mr Baile made the disclosure while on a courtesy visit to the commission’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede.

“Baile congratulated Olukoyede on his appointment and sued for greater collaboration with the EFCC on modalities for tackling cybercrimes and associated criminalities. Discussions were also held on issues pertaining to joint investigations and intelligence sharing,” Mr Oyewale said.

He quoted Mr Olukoyede as appreciating the visit and restating the commission’s resolve to drive the war against economic and financial crimes on the right focus.

“We are determined to properly focus the mandate of the commission in the overall interests of Nigerians. The overriding aim of fighting economic and financial crimes is to grow the economy, stimulate development, create jobs and remove bottlenecks against sustainable development. We will be more professional in the way we do our jobs and we will adhere strictly to the rule of law,” he said.

Mr Olukoyede commended the French government for its longstanding support for the EFCC and called for greater synergy in tackling the menace of economic and financial crimes.

Mr Baile was accompanied by Verin Emmanuel, Interior Attaché  at the French Embassy.

(NAN)