Legislation, Capacity Gaps Undermining Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Measures - Report PremiumTimesng: Nigeria
Despite implementing a range of transparency and accountability measures, the state of governance and development in Nigeria remain subpar due to gaps in legislation, capacity, values, and resourcing, a new report by Abuja-based think tank Agora Policy has said.
Among the measures evaluated were asset declaration, freedom of information, public procurement, whistle-blower policies, annual and routine audits, e-payment platforms used by the government , the disclosure of subnational transfers, extractive sector revenue disclosure, and beneficial ownership for prosecution and asset recovery.
The report recommended the strengthening of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation through improved staffing and better remuneration of the staff of the agency, and prompt presidential assent to the newly passed audit bill. The bill strengthens the operations and independence of the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation . It aligns with the present times and with global best practices and it enhances the utility of auditing as a powerful transparency and accountability mechanism.
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