The new headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja has been
described by Bukola Saraki as a remarkable
achievement
- He also described the building as impressive and
commendable especially the fact that it was designed
by an indigenous architect
- During a visit to the place, he vowed to continue to
support efforts to build and strengthen the nation's
institutions irrespective of any differences
Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday,
May 8, inspected the new headquarters building
of the EFCC, and said he will continue to support
efforts to build and strengthen the nation's
institutions irrespective of any differences.
Saraki who spoke to journalists after a tour of
the facility, said he was particularly impressed
by the quality of work done and the fact the the
building was designed by a Nigerian architect.
He said he is duty bound to visit the completed
project as part of his oversight functions in view
of the contributions of the National Assembly to
its realization. He said that the nation must
continue to build institutions as well as
strengthen existing ones to realize its dream of
becoming a great democratic country.
EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Maguw as on hand to welcome the
Senate President during his inspection of the edifice. Photo
credit: SP media office
On the import of his visit to the project site,
Saraki said: “I think the most important thing as far as
we are concerned is that I have always said that we must
always continue to build institutions and that is what is
important and we must continue to support in building
these institutions.
“If we are going to build a better society in our country,
one of the main things we must tackle is the issue of
corruption and how we can do that is by strengthening
these institutions.
“My presence here is to say that whatever we do in our job,
the most important thing is that we all represent
institutions and we must work and see that it is in the
interest of the country.
The Senate President was taken round the EFCC's new
headquarters in Abuja. Photo credit: SP media office
“So my presence here is, after a building like this where the
National Assembly has played a great role, it must be my
responsibility to see how the money was spent and I can see
that that has been done properly and we should continue to
work together to see that that goes well for the entire
country.
“If you look at most projects in Abuja, I don't think any
project like this has been well-funded and that shows that
despite all the noise you will hear, the National Assembly
has supported where it matters because this is where it
matters and I think we have done that.
“If you look at what has been achieved in the last two and
half years in putting this building up and bringing it to
completion, I think it is a remarkable achievement.”
The Senate president said he paid a visit to the
facility because he will be engaged officially next
week when the edifice will be officially opened.
He described the building as impressive and
commendable especially the fact that it was
designed by an indigenous architect.
He said: “I must say that I am very impressed. Very
commendable structure, I like the fact that the architect is
local; Nigerian and the quality of work done by Julius
Berger is very impressive and it is a building that we should
be proud of.
“I think it goes to show the importance of institutional
building, making institutions stronger and it makes
institutions stronger. So, it is very impressive. The details
and planning is very commendable. I would commend all
those who have worked towards the actualization of the
structure.
“From those who started it to the builder. Let me also
commend members of the National Assembly that provided
the funding to make it a reality. I am very impressed. It is
well kept secret but it is very good.
“Having a Nigerian that designed this, the details are very
impressive - the clinic and all the facilities - and the fact
that it has gone through three different administrations;
and the fact that the National Assembly has played its role
and brought it to completion, I think that it is a lot of plus.”
reported ly earlier that a
former chairman of the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri, expressed joy
at the completion of the N24 billion office of the
commission in Abuja.
Waziri who initiated the project during her
tenure said on Saturday, May 5, that she was
pleasantly shocked by the ability of the acting
chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Magu
to bring the plan to fruition.
described by Bukola Saraki as a remarkable
achievement
- He also described the building as impressive and
commendable especially the fact that it was designed
by an indigenous architect
- During a visit to the place, he vowed to continue to
support efforts to build and strengthen the nation's
institutions irrespective of any differences
Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday,
May 8, inspected the new headquarters building
of the EFCC, and said he will continue to support
efforts to build and strengthen the nation's
institutions irrespective of any differences.
Saraki who spoke to journalists after a tour of
the facility, said he was particularly impressed
by the quality of work done and the fact the the
building was designed by a Nigerian architect.
He said he is duty bound to visit the completed
project as part of his oversight functions in view
of the contributions of the National Assembly to
its realization. He said that the nation must
continue to build institutions as well as
strengthen existing ones to realize its dream of
becoming a great democratic country.
EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Maguw as on hand to welcome the
Senate President during his inspection of the edifice. Photo
credit: SP media office
On the import of his visit to the project site,
Saraki said: “I think the most important thing as far as
we are concerned is that I have always said that we must
always continue to build institutions and that is what is
important and we must continue to support in building
these institutions.
“If we are going to build a better society in our country,
one of the main things we must tackle is the issue of
corruption and how we can do that is by strengthening
these institutions.
“My presence here is to say that whatever we do in our job,
the most important thing is that we all represent
institutions and we must work and see that it is in the
interest of the country.
The Senate President was taken round the EFCC's new
headquarters in Abuja. Photo credit: SP media office
“So my presence here is, after a building like this where the
National Assembly has played a great role, it must be my
responsibility to see how the money was spent and I can see
that that has been done properly and we should continue to
work together to see that that goes well for the entire
country.
“If you look at most projects in Abuja, I don't think any
project like this has been well-funded and that shows that
despite all the noise you will hear, the National Assembly
has supported where it matters because this is where it
matters and I think we have done that.
“If you look at what has been achieved in the last two and
half years in putting this building up and bringing it to
completion, I think it is a remarkable achievement.”
The Senate president said he paid a visit to the
facility because he will be engaged officially next
week when the edifice will be officially opened.
He described the building as impressive and
commendable especially the fact that it was
designed by an indigenous architect.
He said: “I must say that I am very impressed. Very
commendable structure, I like the fact that the architect is
local; Nigerian and the quality of work done by Julius
Berger is very impressive and it is a building that we should
be proud of.
“I think it goes to show the importance of institutional
building, making institutions stronger and it makes
institutions stronger. So, it is very impressive. The details
and planning is very commendable. I would commend all
those who have worked towards the actualization of the
structure.
“From those who started it to the builder. Let me also
commend members of the National Assembly that provided
the funding to make it a reality. I am very impressed. It is
well kept secret but it is very good.
“Having a Nigerian that designed this, the details are very
impressive - the clinic and all the facilities - and the fact
that it has gone through three different administrations;
and the fact that the National Assembly has played its role
and brought it to completion, I think that it is a lot of plus.”
reported ly earlier that a
former chairman of the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission, Farida Waziri, expressed joy
at the completion of the N24 billion office of the
commission in Abuja.
Waziri who initiated the project during her
tenure said on Saturday, May 5, that she was
pleasantly shocked by the ability of the acting
chairman of the anti-graft agency, Ibrahim Magu
to bring the plan to fruition.
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