Introduction Flashcards
International steps towards fighting corruption
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
African convention on preventing and combating “ “
Obsanjo’s role in establishing ICPC
His administration recognized the enormity of the problemm in the of corruption in country.
Leading to legislations in this regard.
Obasanjo in his inaugural address..
expressed the determination of his administration to tackle corruption.
Obasanjo described corruption as…
“A full blown cancer”
“The greatest single bane of our society”
Legislative process…
It was the first executive bill submitted to the NA who were reluctant to pass it but wirh public outcry, they did several months later.
Act No.5 of 2000
Prof Hakeem Yusuf — AG Onfov. AG Fed
Nigeria has been so corrupt occupying the non-enviable position of second most corrupt nation in the world.
2nd most corrupt in the worlddd, where?
“Transparency International Corruption Index”
The country has been cited as
“The crowning example of governmental corruption and betrayal of the hopes of citizenry of Nigeria”
Serap v. FRN
Mismanagement of public funds will hinder social development
In this case stealing of money meant for education was an infringement of the right to education
Akingbola v. FRN
EFCC was established to wage war against corruption
Nigeria’s police force
Ranked the bottom of 127 in the world!
