The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) has faulted Nigeria’s progress in establishing anti-corruption laws and policies, describing it as weak when juxtaposed with UNCAC Chapters II (Preventive Measures) and V (Asset Recovery).
UNCAC came to the conclusion following a report authored by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), which shows that Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies lack independence, adding that there is no comprehensive whistleblowing legislation.
In a new civil society report, UNCAC lamented that the public sector employment in Nigeria is plagued by corruption, nepotism, and political interference. The organisation said the plague hinders the implementation of public service rules which empowers the Federal Civil Service Commission to appoint, promote and discipline public officials.
UNCAC highlighted Nigeria’s implemention of the National…
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