Federal Government is committed to fighting
corruption to restore public trust in government and protect civil
liberties, Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi has said.
Fagbemi emphasized that corruption is a profound
violation of human rights and dignity, robbing governments of resources meant
for essential public services.
“The aim is to restore public trust in government, and
our commitment to combating corruption must go hand in hand with steadfast
dedication to the rule of law, due process, and protection of civil liberties,”
Fagbemi said.
He called for building resilient institutions and a
culture of dignity where every citizen is treated fairly.
Fagbemi stressed the importance of value-based
governance, prioritizing integrity, empathy, and ethical leadership.
“Every public servant must embrace the principles that
a citizen is sovereign and that public office is a public trust,” he said.
The minister’s remarks were echoed by other
stakeholders, including the Head of Technical Unit on Governance and
Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR), Jane Onwumere, and the Executive Secretary of
Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Orji Ogbonnaya
Orji, who emphasized the need for collaboration and commitment to transparency
and accountability.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,
represented by Assistant Inspector-General of Police Victor Olaiye, noted that
Nigeria needs individuals with strong integrity to effectively combat
corruption.
“The presence of individuals who embody honesty and
ethical conduct in public service is vital for fostering a culture of
accountability and transparency,” he said.
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