Strengthening Anti-Corruption Efforts: ANEEJ African Center Collaborates with CCB
By:Femi Mustapha
Rev. David Ugolor, the Executive Director of the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has led a delegation to meet with Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), in Abuja.
The meeting aimed to establish a strong partnership under the UK-FCDO-funded project, “Tackling Illicit Financial Flows through Asset Recovery, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Terrorism/Proliferation Financing.”
During the discussion, the team focused on collaboration to implement the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2022, which aims to strengthen asset recovery and anti-money laundering efforts.
A representative from the African Center presented the purpose of the Threats and Needs Assessment (TNA), which seeks to identify gaps and challenges within the CCB.
The meeting also addressed targeted support for capacity building and system strengthening to enhance the effectiveness of the CCB.
Both ANEEJ and the CCB expressed their commitment to transparency and accountability. Dr. Bello and the CCB leadership welcomed the delegation warmly, and both parties affirmed their determination to work together to address gaps and combat illicit financial flows.
The UK government has been actively involved in the fight against global financial corruption, recently contributing £2 million to trust funds managed by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to tackle corruption, money laundering, and illicit finance.
The partnership between ANEEJ, the African Center, and the CCB aims to strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria, enhance asset recovery and anti-money laundering capabilities, and promote transparency and accountability in governance.
By working together, these organizations can tackle the complex issues surrounding illicit financial flows and corruption, ultimately contributing to Nigeria’s more transparent and accountable governance system.
