The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has called on state governments across Nigeria to domesticate anti-corruption laws to strengthen the fight against graft at all levels.
The Committee Chairman, Ginger Onwusibe, made the call during the opening session of a three-day workshop on anti-corruption, fiscal responsibility, and good governance for Edo State and Local Government officials.
The event, held at the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies -NILDS in Abuja, was organised in collaboration with Barclays Global Consult and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission -EFCC.
Represented by the Clerk to the Committee, Austin Adesoro, Onwusibe expressed concern that despite the presence of anti-corruption laws and institutions, corruption, money laundering, and financial fraud continue to plague the public sector.
He stressed the need for state governments to not only domesticate relevant laws but also promote ethical values and reorient both public officials and citizens to uphold transparency and accountability in governance.