Sagay Says Corruption is Killing Economic Growth

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Sagay Says Corruption is Killing Economic Growth

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The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Professor Itse Sagay has insisted that the menace of corruption, remains an obstacle to economic growth, development of the country. He added that “It is also an obstacle to the eradication of poverty, improved life expectancy and improved livelihood of all Nigerians ”˜’. Speaking at the 2nd Public Interest Symposium titled: “How to Fight and Win the War against Corruption; Challenges and Prospects”, at the Island Club, Lagos, the law professor noted that corruption is the cause of the country`s low human development, as well as responsible for poor policy choices. Sagay added that “Nigeria has been turned into the butt of jokes at the international community, for declaring itself the largest economy in Africa, while harbouring the poorest population in Africa. So, we live in this paradox. Nigeria is rich; Nigerians are poor. “The eradication of corruption is a major plank in President Buhari`s camp and as soon as he assumed office, he became the indicator for public conduct in the management of our resources. Apart from Buhari`s unimpeachable integrity and known intolerance of corruption, which he has demonstrated since 1983, the various Anti-Corruption Agencies that had earlier gone to sleep, have suddenly `roared back’ to life. “We are presently witnessing the dynamism of the EFCC under a new leadership and that of the Code of Conduct Bureau in recent months. The ICPC is also manifesting some resurgence in its activities. “However, there are other anti-corruption bodies like the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Public Procurement, who are also engaged in combating corruption. “The prospect of effectiveness in the prosecution can be improved upon by prosecuting any person or persons who have compromised the process, be it a judge, a prosecutor or an investigator. By identifying and selecting judges of the highest integrity, who have a passion for justice and can never be compromised by financial blandishments, to form the core of judges.” 

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