The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, has stated that Nigeria is committed to winning the war against corruption. Prof Owasanoye made the statement in a speech he delivered on behalf of Nigeria at the Resumed 10th Session of the Implementation Review Group (IRG), on the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) holding from 2nd to 4th September 2019.

A statement yesterday from the spokesperson of the ICPC, Rasheedat Okoduwa said he spoke about Nigeria’s contributions to the ongoing review of the Convention document as “a comprehensive remediation plan to address identified gaps and vulnerabilities”.

She added that Owasanoye said the proposed pieces of legislation such as the Proceeds of Crime Bill, the Mutual Legal Assistance Bill, and the Whistleblowers’ Protection Bill, which will augment the existing Whistle-Blower compensation policy, indicate that Nigeria was prioritizing the anti-money laundering regime and strengthening processes in order to stay ahead of criminal elements.

On the management of assets recovered from corrupt persons, he revealed that the processes across relevant agencies have been energized in order to improve transparency, accountability and boost public confidence in the fight against corruption, as well as assure much-needed resources for critical social initiative programmes benefitting the poor and vulnerable.

Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nigeria-committed-to-war-against-corruption-icpc-boss.html

God bless every Nigerian.