Abuja, (TheGavel): Mr. Rotimi Akintunde, a member of the House of Representatives and spokesman for the 10th House, has emphasized the need to build a framework that will pave the way for sustainable development in Nigeria. Akintunde made this statement at the first International Anti-Corruption and Climate Change Conference in Abuja, organized by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre.
The conference, themed “National stakeholders engagement for accountability and transparency in addressing climate change, energy transition, and oil extraction licensing for sustainable development,” brought together stakeholders to discuss critical areas of focus. Akintunde highlighted the significance of collaboration and shared expertise in achieving meaningful progress and ensuring that the benefits of efforts extend to all communities.
The 10th House of Representatives has unveiled an 8-point Legislative Agenda (2023-2027), which provides a comprehensive framework for implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of progress in critical areas. Akintunde emphasized the importance of adhering to these guidelines to foster effective collaboration, promote transparency and accountability, and ensure impactful and sustainable efforts.
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, stressed the need for transparency and accountability in addressing corruption in oil and associated sectors. He highlighted the devastating impact of corruption on the Niger Delta ecosystem and emphasized the importance of embracing accountable practices to reverse corruption.
Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana, called for a collective responsibility in the fight against corruption, emphasizing that it should not be left alone for the EFCC and ICPC. He urged the National Assembly to focus on meaningful probings, such as investigating illegal fuel importation, rather than wasting public funds on meaningless probes.(NAN)
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