EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu.
Nigeria, represented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been appointed the brand new Chairman of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa, comprising 19 nations.
The appointment was introduced on the eighth Regional Conference of the physique which led to Abuja on Friday.
The spokesperson for EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in an assertion famous that the group mentioned in a communique that the members resolved to deepen collaboration on asset monitoring and restoration.
It expressed concern in regards to the heavy losses that Africa was struggling as a results of unlawful transfers of proceeds of corruption and crime.
To successfully sort out the problem, the physique confused the necessity for synergy amongst member nations.
The group underscored the significance of whistleblowing within the struggle towards corruption, asset restoration and return and urged African nations to enact sturdy whistleblowing legislations and supply safety for whistleblowers.
Anti-corruption companies from member nations, nonetheless, appealed to judicial and prosecuting authorities to help and fast-track prosecution of corruption instances.
It appreciated the invaluable help and heat hospitality supplied by the Federal Government, EFCC, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the individuals of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, Uganda has been nominated to host the 2019 convention in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat.