President Tinubu said he strengthened “all the anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria by not interfering in their activities and ensuring that they are adequately funded.
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President Tinubu who was represented at the event by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, said, “In recognition of NACIWA’s pivotal role in our regional anti-corruption efforts, I am proud to announce that the Nigerian government has donated a property to serve as NACIWA’s permanent headquarters.“This gesture underscores our commitment to strengthening NACIWA’s institutional capacity and providing a solid operational foundation.
“All member states must ratify and fully implement the ECOWAS Protocol against Corruption. Let us move from commitment to action, from intention to implementation. The future of our region depends on our ability to create transparent, accountable, and efficient governance structures that serve the interests of our people.
President Tinubu reaffirmed what he described as Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to NACIWA’s success “and the broader anti-corruption agenda within ECOWAS,” assuring that working together in synergy will enable member countries to “build more vital institutions, foster regional unity, and pave the way for a prosperous and corruption-free West Africa.”
Mr Tuggar also highlighted the alarming scale of financial loss due to corruption, pointing to UN estimates that Africa loses $88.6 billion annually to illicit financial flows—funds that could have been used for essential public services like schools and hospitals. On his part, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , Ola Olukoyede, urged regional anti-corruption bodies to adapt their strategies to evolving threats.
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