ABEOKUTA–The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has charged the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa to make history as the youngest chairman ever, while urging the chairman on conscientious service.
The charge was contained in a press statement issued by the chairman, NANS Ogun JCC, Comrd. Damilola Kehinde Simeon and made available to Blueprint in Abeokuta.
The students body stated that it’s regards the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as an enviable win for the entire youths and students in the country, adding that it is a testament that the Nigerian youths are ready to take up the mantle of leadership.
It further maintained that Bawa performance will further open portals of opportunities in high ranking offices of the federation for the Nigerian youths and Students.
“Moreover, all form of witch hunting charades, sectional investigations and victimisations must be jettisoned.
EFCC under the new leadership must refrain from personality targeting and scapegoating activities that may insinuate that Abdulrasheed Bawa was planted to act out a script or victimise some individuals whom he could not nab during his stint as the head of Lagos zonal office.
“We encourage Abdulrasheed Bawa to avoid power plays but rather discharge his duties conscientiously.
In addition, we implore the EFCC Chairman to neither get carried away with power nor participate in any untoward scripts against the general interest of the public or succumb to pressure from politicians.
“More than ever, the EFCC under your leadership must refuse to be a mere tool for the government but rather be guided by the Rule of law, Fairness, Equity and Justice.
“The generality of Nigerian youths are counting on you to prove a point that youths and Students are ready for sensitive positions” the statement reads
