This policy brief, a publication from HEDA Resource Centre with the support of MacArthur Foundation was informed by the discussions and recommendations from experts and stakeholders at the 30th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) held on July 11th – 12, 2023 in Abuja with the theme ”Fight against corruption- Reviewing from the Buhari Regime and setting agenda for Tinubu Administration.
The policy is addressed to the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) and set the tone by contextualizing corruption and highlighting its implications in the Nigerian context, It contends that the role of the NASS which is saddled with the law-making function cannot be overstated, and its impact on eradicating corruption would be felt through various legislative actions.
The brief further recognizes some of the challenges faced by NASS in the discharge of its law-making mandate and consequently recommends the need for anti-corruption champions in NASS, adherence to the constitutional roles of legislating Anti-corruption strategy , curbing fiscal issues, whistle-blower protection, improving implementation of Public Procurement Act as well as the Proceeds of Crimes Act, among others. Empowering Our Nation: Legislative Actions Against Corruption
This policy brief, a publication from HEDA Resource Centre with the support of MacArthur Foundation was informed by the discussions and recommendations from experts and stakeholders at the 30th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) held on July 11th – 12, 2023 in Abuja with the theme ”Fight against corruption- Reviewing from the Buhari Regime and setting agenda for Tinubu Administration.
The policy is addressed to the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) and set the tone by contextualizing corruption and highlighting its implications in the Nigerian context, It contends that the role of the NASS which is saddled with the law-making function cannot be overstated, and its impact on eradicating corruption would be felt through various legislative actions.
The brief further recognizes some of the challenges faced by NASS in the discharge of its law-making mandate and consequently recommends the need for anti-corruption champions in NASS, adherence to the constitutional roles of legislating Anti-corruption strategy , curbing fiscal issues, whistle-blower protection, improving implementation of Public Procurement Act as well as the Proceeds of Crimes Act, among others. Empowering Our Nation: Legislative Actions Against Corruption
This policy brief, a publication from HEDA Resource Centre with the support of MacArthur Foundation was informed by the discussions and recommendations from experts and stakeholders at the 30th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) held on July 11th – 12, 2023 in Abuja with the theme ”Fight against corruption- Reviewing from the Buhari Regime and setting agenda for Tinubu Administration.
The policy is addressed to the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) and set the tone by contextualizing corruption and highlighting its implications in the Nigerian context, It contends that the role of the NASS which is saddled with the law-making function cannot be overstated, and its impact on eradicating corruption would be felt through various legislative actions.
The brief further recognizes some of the challenges faced by NASS in the discharge of its law-making mandate and consequently recommends the need for anti-corruption champions in NASS, adherence to the constitutional roles of legislating Anti-corruption strategy , curbing fiscal issues, whistle-blower protection, improving implementation of Public Procurement Act as well as the Proceeds of Crimes Act, among others.
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