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Here’s the winner of Integrity Idol, the reality show for Nigerian government workers

Nuzo Eziechi said, "I am incredibly excited to be honored as Nigeria's Integrity Idol." The show featured government workers competing to be crowned most ethical. Via NGO Accountability Lab: Integrity Idol is a global campaign run by citizens in search of honest government officials. It aims to generate debate around the idea of integrity and demonstrate the importance of honesty and personal responsibility. We hope to inspire a new generation to be more effective public servants. Integrity Idol [...]

Here’s the winner of Integrity Idol, the reality show for Nigerian government workersSheena2020-07-08T15:45:28+00:00

Nigeria Integrity Idol: Reality TV show celebrates most honest public officials

Nigeria has hosted its first ever Integrity Idol, a reality TV show celebrating the most honest public officials. After 150 nominees and over a 11,000 votes, the inaugural winner was crowned: Nuzo Eziechi, an official at the Bureau for Public Enterprise. After receiving the prize at the ceremony, Eziechi said: "We all have to be integrity idols and do the right things, even when no-one is watching." Eziechi was chosen for her honest and responsible approach to work, ensuring standards even in ch [...]

Nigeria Integrity Idol: Reality TV show celebrates most honest public officialsSheena2020-07-08T15:40:13+00:00

Can a reality TV show discourage corruption?

Viewers from Nepal to Nigeria vote for the most honest civil servant. THE timing could not have been better. In the same week as two civil servants in Nigeria appeared in court for embezzling funds earmarked for International Anti-Corruption Day, the finalists of “Integrity Idol” were announced. In this reality television show, honest civil servants working in corrupt countries compete for glory, fame and, occasionally, a live chicken. The show is a hit: over 10m people have watched it and more [...]

Can a reality TV show discourage corruption?Sheena2020-07-08T14:45:52+00:00