War Against Corruption: NASS Urges Nigerians To Leverage On FOI Act, Whistle-Blowing Policy - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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December 9, 2019
ChairmanHouse Committee on Anti-Corruption, Garba Shehu, has urged Nigerians toleverage on the Freedom of Information Act, Whistle-blowing policy and the OpenGovernment Initiative OGP to enhance the anti-corruption fight in Nigeria .
Shehumade the call today in Abuja at a rally organised by “Say NoCampaign” a coalition of Civil Society Groups to mark the 2019 WorldAnti-corruption Day with the theme United Against Corruption.
Accordingto him, Nigerians can use these policies and laws as powerful tools to advocatefor good governance and demand accountability, especially with the aid ofsocial media.
Shehuurged Nigerians to be vigilant and work against corruption, while the NationalAssembly would continue to advocate for measures that would empower citizens tobe able to fight the war.
TheCo-convener, Say No Campaign, Ezenwa Nwagwu, said that the rally was organisedto create awareness on the need for citizens to join in the fight againstcorruption.