Accountability Lab Nigeria Celebrates those who make the difference
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Panelists Underscore Need For Transparency, Accountability In Public Service
Dr. Dansuki Arabi, Director General of Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has underscored the need for adherence to policies by governments at all levels, to promote transparency and accountability. Arabi made the call with other members of the panel at a discussion on “promoting transparency and accountability in the Nigerian public service; the policy options required,” on Friday in Abuja. The event, the 4th edition of Integrity Icon and Awards ceremony, centered on celebrating five hone [...]
#EndSARS Is About Young Nigerians Demanding Greater Accountability
The #EndSARS campaign has inspired millions of young Nigerians to assert their rights and call for the Nigerian government to deliver on the promises of our country’s Constitution. As we call for an end to police brutality, let’s not forget that the problems of impunity, injustice and discrimination are deep-seated and interconnected. Written by Odeh Friday & Kibo Ngowi. "Dear Nigerian youth, you have the government where you want them. You are doing amazing. You are doing something that you [...]
NGO Advocates A More Inclusive Approach To Fight Corruption
Stakeholders in the nation’s fight against corruption, have called for more concerted efforts by Nigerians to win the anti graft war for national growth and sustainable development. Speaking at a workshop organized by a Civil Society Organization, Accountability Lab, the representative of MacArthur Foundation Mr Dayo Olaide, said integrity predefined a person’s character, conduct or interaction with others, advanced careers and lives of those who hold them with self esteem. “Positive values help [...]
Police Officer Says There Is Reward For Integrity
PRIMORG’s Town-Hall Meeting On Integrity ICON. EP 1. Supported By MacArthur Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c-iT__ev6s&feature=youtu.be [...]
Nigeria: “Integrity Idol”, an anti-corruption TV show
Police vehicles in front of the National Assembly in Abuja on August 7, 2018. REUTERS / Afolabi Sotunde The second season of “Integrity Idol” has just ended in Nigeria. This television program designates the most honest public servant. The winner of the 2018 edition is called Abdul Majid Oniyanyi and sits at the federal court in Abuja, the capital. In Nigeria, Abdul Majid Oniyanyi, judge at the Federal Court of Abuja, is renowned in the judicial world for his thoroughness and transparency. He di [...]
Nuso Eziechi named Nigeria’s first-ever ‘Integrity Idol’
Nuso Eziechi, a staff of Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has been named the country’s first-ever Integrity Idol for her “honest, responsible and accountable” approach to work and ensuring “standards are upheld despite the challenges”. She beat over 150 nominees from across Nigeria to clinch the award. Nuso Eziechi, Nigeria’s first-ever Integrity Idol Integrity Idol is a global citizen-run movement that identifies and celebrates ‘upstanding government officials’ which is being spearh [...]
Nigeria announces winner of Integrity Idol
The stars of the show. The competition aims to highlight integrity and honesty in outstanding public officials. The event runs in five countries and began in Nepal in 2014. This year's winner was Nuzo Eziechi, an official at the Bureau for Public Enterprise. After 11,000 nominees five finalist were chosen. During the week the candidates are filmed and featured on national television. Nigerian citizens voted online and by SMS. The winner of Integrity Idol in Nigeria, Nuzo Eziechi. "I am incredi [...]
A Discussion about Integrity with Integrity Idol Nigeria’s Selection Team
Corruption is arguably one of the biggest issues facing Nigeria right now with accusations making the headlines of dailies, TV and radio news programmes. The country’s attempt to address this scourge is also evident when looking at its prominence in the national discourse: a major campaign promise of our current president was to ‘kill corruption’. by Obinna Ejiogu During nationwide debates, the one thing that is always agreed on is that the country has been handed all the resources necessary to [...]
Integrity and the Nigeria 2019 general elections
Integrity and the Nigeria 2019 general elections 18th January 2019 The 2019 General Elections are already at hand with the Presidential and National assembly elections slated for the 16th of February 2019; while the Governorship and State Assembly elections are scheduled for the 2nd of March. By Ejiogu Obinna In Nigeria there is a popular saying that goes “politics is a dirty game” but this can become a self-fulfilling prophesy. In the dailies we encounter news stories of distasteful tact [...]