The United States, US Government
yesterday launched a Web-based platform that leverages Nigerian citizens’
engagement to fight corruption in Nigeria.
President Buhari
The anti-corruption initiative is
funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of International
Narcotics and Law Enforcement and was developed by BudgIT.
Speaking at the official launch of
the ‘Report Yourself’ Initiative, Mr. David Young, Charge ‘D’ Affaires, U.S.
Mission to Nigeria, stated that, the platform seeks to address the daily
instances of corruption faced by millions of Nigerians. He urges Nigerians to
demonstrate their commitment to the fight against corruption by making use of
the innovative online platform.
“The tide will turn against the
culture of corruption when Nigerians recognize that they must fight as one to
stamp out this scourge that has hampered development and stifled prosperity.
“Report Yourself offers Nigerians
the means to instantaneously report corruption, bribery, and graft with the
option of filing an official complaint with the Nigerian Police Force Public
Complaints Rapid Response Unit, (PCRRU),” he said. “Through the State
Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, we are
working to increase the capacity of Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the
justice sector.
” The Assistant Commissioner of
Police, Mr. Abayomi Shogunle, who spoke on behalf of Commissioner of Police,
told Nigerians to make proper use of PCRRU, to assist the police in its fight
to realising zero tolerance of corruption. He noted that the Nigerian Police
Force, NPF, is fully committed to the initiative, adding that, “We will
increase our dedication to promoting transparency and enhanced the fight
against corrupt practices in both the government and co-operate institutions.”
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