LAGOS—GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba; and Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-corruption, Prince Kayode Akiolu; yesterday, expressed sadness over prolonged corruption in the country saying it has led to Nigeria’s decay.
They also lamented that the anti-corruption units in the various federal ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, have failed in the responsibilities with which they are charged, saying the dysfunctions witnessed in the country are symptoms ofSpeaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat said: “As we all know the issue of corruption has been a long-standing discourse.
“There is a need to enact clear and comprehensive legislations that outline acceptable public sector conduct and strengthen anti-corruption measures. We need to equip law enforcement agencies with the resources and expertise to investigate complex corruption cases. Akiolu said Nigeria has failed to reach its potential due to dishonest practices, saying the various agencies, including the Economic Financial Crimes, EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, created to fight corruption should be rejigged and reactivated for optimal performance.
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