The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, has reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating corruption in Nigeria, emphasising that it will not be legitimised but actively fought.
Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on “Anti-Corruption Performance in Nigeria (1999-2024) Successes and Challenges” in Abuja, Fagbemi stressed that corruption is a major barrier to national development and must be eradicated to ensure Nigeria’s progress.
Fagbemi, represented by Chief Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), noted that while corruption exists globally, what matters is whether a nation’s system condones it or actively combats it.
He also revealed plans for a National Anti-Corruption Policy aimed at preventing corruption, reducing the need for costly investigations and prosecutions.
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Dr Kole Shettima, Director of the MacArthur Foundation, West Africa, urged the media to not only expose corrupt practices but also report positive actions taken by the government to combat corruption.
Dr Suleiman Suleiman, Executive Director of the Centre for Media Policy and Accountability (CMPA), introduced the “Nigeria Anti-Corruption Performance Public Reporting” project, which aims to enhance the reporting and monitoring of anti-corruption agencies’ performance.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening the way anti-corruption efforts are communicated to both local and global audiences.
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), stressed the need for better collaboration between various anti-corruption agencies to improve the efficiency of investigations and prosecutions.
He also urged the media to help publicize not just recoveries and convictions but also prevention efforts undertaken by these agencies.
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