Edo Ag Gov Advocates Domestication Of Anti-Corruption War



Edo state Acting Governor, Phillip Shaibu has advocated  the need for  the domestication of the Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaign Nationwide.

Shaibu made the call at a stakeholders meeting held  in Benin city on Tuesday , organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee (PACAC),  in conjunction with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), with the theme: “Value Reorientation And The Fight Against Corruption”.

The Acting governor who described the theme of the event as apt, said the campaign, when  taken to grassroot in the state would fit into the bottom up approach of governor  Obaseki-led administration.

He however admonished Nigerians  to discontinue the habit of seeing public office and access to public funds as a means to enrich themselves,  that public officials should serve as role model to the upcoming  generation.

Earlier, Chairman of PACAC, Prof Itse Sagay SAN, said the committee has ensured that, there is progress in the fight against corruption, especially PACAC support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which according to him has led to the recovery of looted funds.

Prof Sagay emphasize the need for concerted effort by Nigerians to end the scourge in the country, adding, PACAC will make the National Assembly see reasons why the Whistleblower Act is passed into law.

Also, Acting State Director of NOA, Grace Eseka noted that, it is important to continue with the sensitization of Nigerians on the need to hold their representatives as well as those in positions of authorities accountable and make Nigeria Corruption-free.


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