US Govt Declares War Against Corruption In Nigeria, Launches Anti-Graft Website
LAGOS JANUARY 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States government has renewed its commitment to fighting corruption in Nigeria with the launch of ReportMagoMago.com.
A statement by the US Consulate General’s office on Friday reads ” The U.S.
government is committed to supporting anti-corruption initiatives and
collaborative efforts that prevent graft, strengthen investigation and
prosecution of corruption, promote accountability and transparency, and empower
reformers”.
“On Friday, the U.S. Consulate General in collaboration with the
Inter-Religious Coalition Against Corruption in Nigeria launched
ReportMagoMago.com, a unique web-based portal that leverages citizen engagement
to fight corruption”.
Led by Bishop Emmanuel Gospel Isong and Imam Shefiu Abdulkareem Majemu,
the Inter-Religious Coalition Against Corruption in Nigeria was formed in 2016
by Muslim and Christian religious leaders with the primary goal of addressing
how faith communities could take a leading role in anti-corruption advocacy in
Nigeria.
During the event, participants received a guided demonstration of
the ReportMagoMago.com platform. In addition, political, traditional and
religious leaders, members of law enforcement, judicial officers and civil
society representatives renewed their commitment to the fight against
corruption.
Speaking during the launch of the website in Lagos, U.S. Consul General Claire
Pierangelo explained that ReportMagoMago.com puts the power to report
corruption in the hands of the Nigerian people.
Pierangelo urged Nigerians to demonstrate their commitment to the fight
against corruption by making use of the innovative online platform which seeks
to address the daily instances of corruption faced by millions of Nigerians.
“Countering corruption is not only a key concern in Nigeria but also a core
U.S. national security priority for the Biden Administration,” Pierangelo said.
“Growth and development, consistent with the richness and strength of Nigeria,
depend on a new narrative and a culture where corruption has no place.”
Pierangelo expressed optimism that the new initiative will encourage
Nigerians affected by corruption to feel empowered to share their experiences
and spark a new movement in citizen engagement in fighting the scourge that has
hampered development and stifled prosperity in the country.
The United States, through a number of agencies, including the U.S.
Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development, takes all of
the government approaches to fight corruption, a key component of the
United States national security strategy.
We work to hold the corrupt accountable through robust diplomatic
engagement, by supporting multi-stakeholder initiatives and civil society,
through foreign assistance to build stronger partners and transparent,
trustworthy institutions.
Daily Independent
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