ICPC Blames Corruption For Economic Hardship In Nigeria
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Adamu Aliyu, has said the current economic challenges faced by Nigeria is as a result of corruption.
The ICPC Chairman said this through the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford O. Oparaodu, during a courtesy visit by members of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) to the Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday.
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Dr. Aliyu said Nigeria is facing the realities of corruption, which had drastically affected the development of the economy.
He therefore encouraged Nigerians to be patient while ensuring that they contribute their quota to the ongoing reform of the nation.
He stressed the importance of placing significance on enlightening the public on, and against corruption by institutions like the CJID and individuals.
The Chairman also spoke to CJID on the need to take advantage of the Freedom of Information Act to get information from government agencies.
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He advised that when agencies refuse to disclose the information they requested, CJID could sue them in court.
Meanwhile, prior to this, the team leader of the team of CJID, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi, had complained that the Centre has faced challenges in receiving data from some government establishments and hoped that ICPC would assist in that regard.
The CJID boss said that CJID was willing to bring an interface of media engagement to the Commission’s work and in addition, lend and share global database resources that would help the Commission’s investigation activities.
