Reps seek international cooperation in anti-corruption campaigns

The House of Representatives, on Friday, called for international collaboration in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.

The Chairman of House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Kayode Akiolu, who stated this on Friday in Abuja during the committee’s inaugural meeting, pledged the readiness of the 10th Assembly to strengthen transparency and accountability in the war against corruption through collaboration and legislative reforms.

Assuring civil society organisations and international agencies of robust engagement in the discharge of the committee’s duties, Akinolu said the committee would not shy away from monitoring and evaluating all efforts aimed at stamping out corruption from Nigeria.

“There is a need for collaboration, capacity building, and legislative reforms to tackle corruption effectively. As a result, the committee will host a collaborative meeting to get citizens’ feedback through organised actions by CSOs and International organisations.”

Akiolu further hinted at the committee’s plans to initiate international exchange programmes and conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing to expose members to global best practices in the fight against corruption.

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