The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, Mr Kayode Akiolu, has said that the anti-corruption campaign in the country requires strong collaboration to succeed.
Akiolu made the statement at the ongoing three-day national anti-corruption conference holding in Uyo.
He said that it was unrealistic to tackle corruption without the involvement of critical stakeholders, saying, “No single individual or agency can fight corruption successfully.
“So there is need for synergy between government agencies, civil society, media, private sector and all Nigerians.”
Akiolu said that through collaboration and determination, Nigeria could develop effective frameworks that would empower the public to hold their leaders accountable
“The National Assembly has shown enormous commitment in the campaign against corruption through laws, motions, oversights, among others.
“It has continued to ensure that the processes that govern public service is not just efficient, but open and transparent,”; he said.
The lawmaker noted that the anti-corruption and transparency units domiciled in government agencies and departments had not lived up to expectations.
He identified inadequate resources, lack of capacity and political will as some of the reasons for the underperformance of the anti-corruption units.
