Maryam Aminu
In a bold move to strengthen accountability and transparency at the grassroots level, the heads of Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption and fiscal responsibility agencies have come together to chart a new course for curbing corruption in local government finances.
The high-level strategy meeting, held under the auspices of the Accountability & Corruption Prevention Program for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPPLG), brought together the Chairmen of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The program, organized by the ICPC, served as a critical platform to address the growing concerns of financial mismanagement across Nigeria’s local government system.
FRC Chairman, Victor Muruako, Esq., emphasized the urgent need for stronger financial oversight mechanisms and strict compliance with fiscal responsibility laws.
He noted that local governments, being the closest to the people, must uphold the highest standards of financial discipline to drive sustainable development.
On his part, Dr. Abdulahi Usman Bello, Chairman of the CCB, stressed the importance of ethical conduct among public officials.
He reaffirmed the Bureau’s dedication to enforcing transparency and upholding integrity, stating that rooting out corruption at the local level was essential for broader national reform.
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, Chairman of the ICPC, underscored the strategic role of the ACPPLG initiative in improving governance outcomes.
The program is designed to uncover systemic loopholes, develop policy frameworks, and promote collaboration among stakeholders committed to fighting corruption in public finance.
The forum featured intensive discussions among anti-corruption experts, public finance managers, and key government officials. Participants explored practical strategies to plug leakages, enforce accountability, and improve service delivery at the local government level.
As Nigeria continues its long-standing battle against corruption, the synergy among institutions like the FRC, CCB, and ICPC signals a renewed commitment to fiscal integrity and ethical governance. Stakeholders expressed optimism that the outcomes of the ACPPLG initiative would pave the way for meaningful reforms and foster a culture of transparency across all tiers of government.
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