The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has assured that the House will block any legal loopholes enabling corrupt practices by reviewing existing anti-corruption laws to strengthen enforcement mechanisms.
Abbas gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja at the international anti-corruption day, with the theme, “Uniting the Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”.
He added that the House is advancing the Whistleblower Protection Bill to encourage individuals to expose corrupt practices without fear of reprisal.
The Speaker noted that the Green Chamber was also working to amend the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Act to enhance its capacity to effectively investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
His words: “The current House of Representatives has prioritised anti-corruption in its legislative agenda, reflecting our unwavering commitment to addressing this issue comprehensively.
“We are reviewing existing anti-corruption laws to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and close any legal loopholes enabling corrupt practices.
“For example, the House is working to amend the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Act to enhance its capacity to effectively investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
“Additionally, we are advancing the Whistleblower Protection Bill to encourage individuals to expose corrupt practices without fear of reprisal.”
Also, the Chairman, House -Corruption, Hon. Kayode Akiolu said the committee remained steadfast in our mandate to combat corruption in all its forms.
Going forward, the Chairman said the committee was committed to fostering closer integration and synergy with other stakeholders, including the youth, civil society, organised private sector, and international partners.