The Federal Government has urged Ministries, Departments, Agencies and bodies involved in fighting corruption to intensify their efforts and strengthen their commitment to eradicating corruption in the country.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), issued this directive on Friday in Abuja during the Validation Meeting of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Action Plan.
The Ministry of Justice organised the NACS validation meeting with support from the European Union/International IDEA, Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme.
Fagbemi explained that after a series of consultations, it was concluded that the NACS Action Plan should be reviewed to achieve better results.
He stated, “Following a series of consultations and collaboration among the 22 MDAs with anti-corruption and accountability mandates, it became essential to review the NACS Action Plan to ensure enhanced participation, effectiveness, and responsiveness.”
He outlined the five pillars of the NACS Action Plan, which focuses on driving both public and private sectors as well as national and subnational levels of government: prevention of corruption, public engagement, campaign for ethical re-orientation, enforcement and sanctions, and recovery and management of proceeds of crime.
