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Gbeminiyi Ogunleye
1 month ago
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Nigerias anti-corruption efforts hampered by data issues World Bank
The World Bank has attributed inaccuracies in federal government data systems as a major impediment to achieving fiscal transparency and fighting corruption in Nigeria.
This was disclosed in Abuja at the AGORA Policy conversation on anti corruption.
Speaking on behalf of the World Bank Country Director, Dr. Ndiamé Diop, Senior Bank Official Debby Isa noted the challenges posed by Nigeria’s data collection systems.
“We talk about transparency, but to achieve transparent reports, you need accurate and reliable data. Right now, the data system involves numerous manual processes that allow for leakages, long compromising fiscal transparency,” Isa said.
Delivering the keynote address, Professor Adele Jinadu, critiqued Nigeria’s approach to combating corruption, describing it as inadequate and fragmented. “Adopting a ‘watch night man’ approach will not address Nigeria’s entrenched corruption. Without a holistic approach, efforts will amount to wasted time,” he insisted.
Credit: Thenationonlineng
