The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is a Nigerian law enforcement agencythat looks into financial crimes like money laundering and advanced fee fraud (419 scam). It was founded in 2003 and is the main agency in Nigeria fighting financial crimes.
Nigeria and her citizens are struggling with many issues, most of which are caused by them. Many people in the nation have shown a desire to exploit any advantage they may have to make life unpleasant for their fellow citizens, regardless of what consequences may result from their actions. It is not a surprise that the majority of the population has attributed the country’s problems to the current administration, despite the fact that some of these issues are truly the result of our own actions.
It takes a lot of work to grow a country, and it must be executed properly. Citizens must contribute their fair share to the fulfillment of such growth in areas like patriotism, resourcefulness, acquiring proper education, shun corruption, preserve the environment, and many other areas. It is also essential for the country’s progress by informing the appropriate law enforcement authorities of any wrongdoing. By doing this, the high rate of crime in the country will reduce.
Nigerians are generally reluctant to provide crucial information about criminals and their schemes. They put the blame for the general lack of interest factors such as the public’s lack of trust in security personnel as a result of past incidents and the delay in the traditional system for reporting financial crimes, which relies on informants submitting written petitions.
An application called EFCC’s Eagle Eye was created to address a variety of offenses and deficiencies that have long alienated the populace from the government’s anti-corruption campaign. With the removal of a direct person-to-person interaction in the reporting process, the application is extremely safe and could be used by anybody from anywhere in the country, guaranteeing secrecy and providing an additional incentive for successful whistleblowing. It is written on the app that, “Eagle Eye does not replace the conventional way of submitting petitions. It is, however, a means of reporting financial crimes as they happen’’.
The fact that the programme is free and can be downloaded from the playstore is what I find most intriguing. By submitting a photo and the address of the crime’s scene, users of the application have the option of remaining anonymous when reporting their cases. Because of this, the EFCC may communicate freely with the public and avoid having to drive far to its office or wait in line for paperwork.
Every Nigerian should use this application on their own initiative since it can help solve the country’s problems and promote safety in all interpersonal interactions. We need to give Nigeria a chance to flourish if we want to make her better once more. Nigeria can prosper once more with the assistance of both you and I.
Abdullahi Abdulqudus,
Department of Mass Communication,
Bayero University, Kano
