The Coalition of Anti-Corruption Civil Society Organisations for Development (COCSOD) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Crimes Commission (ICPC) to investigate the Ministry of Niger Delta Development’s activities.<\/p>\n
COCSOD, comprising Center for Democracy and Human Rights, Association of Media Practitioners in Oil and Gas Producing Areas, Arewa Youth Alliance for Progress and Development, and Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative, commended the anti-graft agencies for revitalizing the fight against corruption.<\/p>\n
COCSOD expressed surprise at President Bola Tinubu’s recent anti-corruption moves, given the lack of focus on this issue during his campaign. Convener Iteveh Nurudeen called for scrutiny of the Ministry, citing citizen complaints of negligence and demanding investigation into flood relief funds.<\/p>\n
Nurudeen spoke at a press conference in Abuja, emphasizing the need for action. The coalition seeks transparency in the Ministry’s activities, particularly regarding flood relief efforts in the Niger Delta region.<\/p>\n
This call to action aligns with EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede’s previous statements, emphasizing the importance of civil society organizations in the anti-corruption fight. Effective collaboration between anti-graft agencies and CSOs is crucial in addressing corruption concerns.<\/p>\n
COCSOD’s demands reflect growing concerns about corruption’s impact on Nigeria’s development, with estimates suggesting over $600 billion lost to corrupt practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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