On January 21, 2025, stakeholders gathered at the Federal Capital Territory Multipurpose Hall Area 11, Abuja for the dialogue on the country’s anti-corruption efforts. The event was organized by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) to discuss the findings and recommendations of the recently published Civil Society Parallel Report on Nigeria’s implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
The report evaluates Nigeria’s implementation of Chapters II (Preventive Measures) and V (Asset Recovery), two components of the Convention, and underscores both progress made and the persistent challenges in combating corruption. The report offered a nuanced view of Nigeria’s anti-corruption journey. On the one hand, there have been remarkable successes; the establishment of the Proceeds of Crime Act (2022) and enhanced mechanisms for reporting suspicious financial transactions are notable examples.