The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission corruption prevention
project, Creative Youth Initiative against Corruption (CYIAC) has concluded plan
to launch anti-corruption movement in the Diaspora.
The event tagged “Diaspora Nigeria Action
Against Corruption Initiative (DNA Action)” is earmarked for flag–off on October 1,
2017 to coincide with Nigeria’s national day celebration in collaboration with
the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Ireland, Dublin.
DNA Action is expected to broaden the coalition of groups abroad committed
to tackling corruption, improving Nigeria’s global image with a view to
improving the country’s rating on the Transparency International’s Corruption
Perception Index, CPI. The group will further create a platform for discourse
on the benefits of ridding Nigeria of corruption and support the anti-corruption
prevention measures as it relates to children and youth re-orientation.
The Europe Director of DNA Action, Mr. Olajide Ademola Ajayi says there
is no better time than now for Diaspora Nigerians to get involved in the
advocacy against corruption. The group is currently reaching out to Nigeria
communities worldwide for global campaign against corruption. DNA Action will
facilitate town hall meetings in major countries across all continents (Asia,
America, South America, Oceania etc) in collaboration with the Nigerian
embassies
The CYIaC is a vehicle for children and youth sensitization on the ills
of corruption through creative development, self-awareness and re-orientation. The
initiative was flagged off in October 4, 2016 in Abuja by the EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim
Magu. It has since engaged
over a thousand children and youth in various creative initiatives all designed
to increase their consciousness on the possibilities of a corrupt free Nigeria
According to Foluke Michael, Project
Director, CYIAC is seeking to build a sustainable anti-corruption
movement that will complement and boost the efforts of the EFCC in the fight
corruption in Nigeria. She expressed appreciation to the Consulate General of Germany and Nigeria
Stock Exchange for supporting CYIaC, whilst calling on more corporate organizations and International bodies to partner with
EFCC –CYIAC to eradicate corruption and corrupt practices in Nigeria.
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