Shettima made the disclosure while declaring open the 7th
edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices,
jointly organised by the EFCC and the National Judicial Institute in Abuja, as
reported by Channels TV.

According to the Vice President, the administration’s policy
of non-interference in the operations of anti-graft agencies has strengthened
the fight against corruption and enhanced institutional accountability.

“As an administration, we have prioritised public
accountability by strengthening the anti-corruption agencies and giving them
the needed independence to execute their statutory mandates,” Shettima who
represented President Tinubu at the event, said.

“This enabling environment is evident in the impact that has
been made in the last two years. The EFCC, for example, has recorded over 7,000
convictions and recovered assets in excess of ₦500 billion.”

He added that proceeds of recovered assets are being
channelled into developmental initiatives, including the students’ loan and
consumer credit schemes.

“Recovered proceeds of crime by the agency (EFCC) are being
brought back into the economy to fund critical social investment programs,
including the students’ loan and consumer credit schemes.

“We are equally working within the boundaries of separation
of powers to support the judiciary in improving the working conditions of
judicial officers.

“The remuneration of judges has improved, and we are
committed to further enhancement of their welfare and facilities,” he said.

Reaffirming Tinubu’s commitment to the rule of law, Shettima
stressed that the administration does not shield political allies from
investigation or prosecution.

“There is no person or group who can accuse this
administration of protecting political actors. We have allowed both the
judiciary and the anti-corruption agencies to exercise their powers to restore
sanity,” he said.

The VP urged members of the judiciary to discharge their
duties with patriotism and integrity, warning that corruption spares no segment
of society.

“Corruption is no respecter of persons. Judges are not
insulated from its consequences. There are no special roads, hospitals, or
communities for judges—we all face the same risks from the effects of
corruption.”

He called for collective commitment among all arms of
government to strengthen the fight against graft.

“A Nigeria free of corruption is possible if we all commit
to doing what is right and ensuring that those who deviate from the norm are
held accountable,” Shettima added.