UN agency urges int'l support for Nigeria's anti-corruption fight

An agency of the United Nations on Wednesday urged Nigeria to seek international support in its fight against corruption.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Abuja said although Nigeria has so far done well in its anti-corruption campaign, the west African country must realize that the fight against corruption takes a lot of efforts as it is not a fight that can be fought and won in one day.

"The fight also needs collaboration and joint efforts both nationally and internationally because no country can do it alone," said Jennifer Bradford, justice officer of the UNODC in Nigeria.

The UN official added it was only with continuous efforts and determination that the fight could be won.

The most populous African nation has so far dealt with endemic corruption, especially in government circles, using preventive measures and asset recovery as key areas of focus, among other measures taken.

The Nigerian government has promised more efforts toward strengthening the whistle blowing policy in the country, saying this has hugely contributed to the breakthrough recorded in the war against corruption and unaccounted wealth.

Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami said the government is ensuring that various policies that were put in place to fight corruption bring back sanity in every sector. Endit