A report released by the African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) on the implementation of commitments by Nigeria at the 2016 London Anti-corruption Summit, has indicated that President Muhammadu Buhari is on course in the fight against corruption. The report entitled, “Implementation of 2016 London Anti-Corruption Summit and GFAR (Global Forum on Asset Recovery) Commitments in Nigeria” was presented to stakeholders by the Executive Director of ANEEJ, Reverend David Ugolor in Abuja. The report indicated that the Nigerian government has also passed legislation to grant the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) autonomy, free from political interference. “This is expected to improve their surveillance of the financial sector and track money laundering through the financial sector. He said for the first time, CSOs were given unfettered access to the full implementation of the Cash Transfer programme.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 17, 2019 14:37 UTC