Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday joined other mourners for the funeral prayers of late Ibrahim Lamorde, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, who passed away on Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the funeral prayer was held at the Abuja National Mosque on Tuesday.
It was also attended by the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar.
Others in attendance were Governors Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.
Senator Ali Ndume, Elder statesman Umar Mutallab, Senator Ali Sheriff, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yayele Ahmed also joined in the prayers.
Shettima, who offered prayer for the departed soul, emphasised the principles of justice, integrity, and accountability that guided Lamorde’s life.
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He said: “Today, we gather not only to bid farewell to a dedicated public servant, but also to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of justice and integrity.
“As we offer our sincere prayers for the departed soul, let us also renew our resolve to walk the path of righteousness.
“The fight against corruption is a sacred duty, and it is incumbent upon us to purge our institutions of any traces of graft for the sake of our nation and our future generations.
“Funeral prayer reminds us of the ephemeral nature of this world and the certainty of the hereafter.
“Let us strive to leave behind a legacy of integrity, just as Ibrahim Lamorde dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice and the eradication of financial crimes.
“I call upon all Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliations, to unite in this noble cause.
“Together, we can build a nation where corruption has no place, and the principles of the Qur’an guide our actions and decisions.”
Lamorde, aged 61 and EFCC’s third Executive Chairman, died on Sunday morning in Egypt, where he had travelled for medical treatment.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Lamorde, according to a family source, died around 3am local time in Cairo, Egypt, three days after undergoing a surgery.
He was born on December 20, 1962 in Mubi, Adamawa State and attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating with a Bachelor of arts degree in sociology in 1984.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector-General
Lamorde was the pioneer Director of Operations of the anti-graft agency when it was created in 2003.
He was acting chairman of the commission in January 2008, a position he held until retired DIG Farida Waziri was appointed chairperson and confirmed by the senate in June 2008.
Lamorde returned to the EFCC in 2010 as Director of Operations, replacing Stephen Otitoju.
He was appointed in an acting capacity as chairman of the anti-graft agency on November 23, 2011 following the removal of Waziri by then President Goodluck Jonathan.
He was made the third substantive chairman of the agency on February 15, 2012, a position he held until November 9, 2015 when former President Muhammadu Buhari replaced him with Ibrahim Magu.