Following the Cameroonian President’s visit to the country a few months ago, Paul Biya has deployed a five-man team to Nigeria with the aim of taking with them knowledge in fighting corruption as practiced by the Nigerian anti-graft agency, EFCC.
Recall that President Biya also sent a team to the country during the former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration in order to learn the same tricks.
Shortly after the first visit, the Cameroonian government launched the “Operation Epervier” which translates to “Eagle Operation” to fight corruption on the country. Many politicians were arrested on corruption allegations, especially those suspected to be vying for Biya’s seat.
According to TheSimonAtebaNews, the acting Charmian of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu in a statement issued was quoted to have expressed the willingness of the Nigerian anti-graft agency to assist its Cameroonian counterpart in the area of asset tracking and recovery.
Magu,while receiving the five-man delegate in Abuja said: “The Commission will be willing to exchange ideas and experiences with your country in necessary areas as you may desire. I wish to also thank you for your interest in the activities of the Commission.”
Responding to the EFCC’s boss, the leader of the Cameroonian delegation, Aseh Joseph Malegho praised the agency adding that the news of its success had traveled far and wide.
He said: “Your actions are laudable. We commend you and the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for your efforts in ridding Nigeria of corruption.
“Your anti-graft war has endeared you to us; that is why we have come to identify with your Commission.”