While not recounting all that has happened in the past one year with regards to the Anti-Corruption crusade by the President Yar Adua Administration, do we consider the activities of the Anti-Corruption agencies to be more vibrant, compared to what we witnessed in the last democratic dispensation? Has our image fared better in the international scene with regards to our seriousness in fighting Corruption?
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Survey in Governance confidential - (Katsina State, Case Study)
In direct response to the happenings in the political scene in Nigeria and as part of its commitment to creating an alternative to corruption, the Integrity Organization made a proposal to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to conduct a survey on what the needs of the electorate and the general public are with a view of hinging prioritizing government' expenditures to align with these needs. The project is expected to tie in with the rational self interest of those in government. Katsina State will be the pilot for the project. The survey would take the form of focus-group discussions and extended depth interviews.
Stakeholder Perception Review of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Nigeria
We worked in collaboration with the British High Commission in Nigeria to conduct a stake holder perception audit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC and the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB.
This survey was made up of Case Studies, Focus Group Discussions, Extended Depth Interviews and Quantitative Analysis in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano. The aim of this project is to provide empirical evidence that shows the level of knowledge that people have of the various agencies, the understanding of their work and the way it is carried out with the objective of increasing citizens' support for the organizations in delivering their mandates to the people of Nigeria.
The extended depth interviews were conducted between November 20008 and January 2009. Quite a number of people were interviewed in the various zones, professionals who had a deep understanding of the workings of these agencies and other individuals who made themselves available were interviewed during the period. The result of the survey when ready will be circulated to all the relevant agencies and government institutions.
Business Action against Corruption
CBI is the implementing partner for this project in Nigeria. The Program has secured a three-year funding from the DFID to implement its program comprising of a whistleblower framework for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)Pressure Group by Professional Women on Reform in the Education Sector, the initiating the Ombudsman Service and to start work on the Integrity Rating System for companies.
Doing Business Without Borders
This Project was sponsored by the UK's Global Opportunities Fund to promote trade between the UK and Nigeria. This project was motivated by the Convention on Business Integrity's (CBi) belief that the major reasons why Nigeria is unable to reach her economic potentials stems from the fear, uncertainty and doubt that the title "Nigeria or Nigerian" evokes in people.
A toolkit was produced that was used at the training workshops. It is expected that this tool kit will assist in building the capacity of SMEs for transparency and accountability that will assure potential investors, ensure sustainability of such businesses and subsequently promote the levels of trade and investment between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The firm of Irwin and Grayson Associates in the UK were engaged to develop the tool kit. The Toolkit was launched in December 2006 and series of workshops have followed suit. Information on the workshops is available on the news and events page.
So far over 400 SMEs and individuals have been trained. Participants were drawn from The Chambers of Commerce of Lagos, Kaduna and Abuja. Other membership organizations that recommended participants include, LEAP Africa, Fate Foundation, the Enterprise Development Service of the PAN Africa University, the Abuja Enterprise Agency and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
We commenced on a monitoring and evaluation exercise as well as Focus-Group Discussions to get feedback from the participants that attended the workshop.
