FRC, CCB, AND ICPC Chiefs Strategize on curbing corruption in Local Government Finances
Oru Leonard
In a concerted effort to tackle financial mismanagement at the grassroots level, key government agencies have engaged in high-level discussions aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in local government administration.
The Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Victor Muruako, Esq., the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdulahi Usman Bello and the chairman, Idependent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, were among the prominent figures leading the dialogue at the Accountability & Corruption Prevention Program for Local Governments in Nigeria (ACPPLG). The program, organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), serves as a crucial platform for addressing corruption-related challenges within Nigeria’s local government system.
The discussions focused on developing robust strategies to curb corrupt practices, promote transparency, and improve the management of public funds at the local government level. Key stakeholders, including anti-corruption experts, public finance managers, and government officials, participated in brainstorming sessions designed to identify loopholes in financial accountability and recommend effective countermeasures.
Speaking at the event, FRC Chairman Victor Muruako emphasized the need for stringent financial oversight and adherence to fiscal responsibility laws to prevent the misuse of public funds. He highlighted that local governments play a critical role in national development and must be held to high standards of financial discipline.
Similarly, CCB Chairman Dr. Abdulahi Usman Bello reiterated the Bureau’s commitment to enforcing ethical conduct among public officials. He noted that strict adherence to financial regulations and ethical standards would help mitigate corruption risks at the grassroots level.
The ACPPLG program, an initiative of the ICPC, aims to strengthen governance structures by fostering transparency and accountability in financial management across all tiers of government. By bringing together key institutions such as the FRC, CCB, and ICPC, the program seeks to formulate actionable policies that will enhance fiscal discipline and improve governance outcomes at the local level.
With Nigeria’s persistent battle against corruption, stakeholders at the forum expressed optimism that the deliberations would lead to concrete policy recommendations capable of transforming public finance management in local government administration. The discussions are expected to shape future anti-corruption initiatives and provide a framework for sustainable fiscal responsibility across the country.
(FRC Media)
