Anti-Corruption War: Saraki seeks private-public partnership
Saraki
Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Monday called for closer
collaboration between private organizations with the Federal Government
for an effective fight against corruption.
Saraki gave the charge when he played host to the executive members
of the Institute of Directors (IOD), led by its President/Chairman of
Governing Council, Mr. Samuel Yemi Akeju, in his office in Abuja.
He said it is part of the 8th Senate’s Legislative Agenda to contribute maximally towards the elimination of corrupt tendencies in the country.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, said that
Saraki told his guests that the Executive arm of government is on the
same page with the National Assembly in resuscitating the economy,
ensuring adequate security and alleviating unemployment across board.
The Senate President was quoted to have said, “Our agenda in the
Senate and that of the present administration is geared towards
improving the economic situation of our dear country, adequate security
and fight against corruption.
“The fight against corruption is key to this administration and we
are in full support of this task. I want to call on the Institute of
Directors of Nigeria to join the fight in every capacity to bring to
normalcy ways of doing things and take our nation out of economic
doldrums.”
He recalled that the 8th Senate from inception have been an inclusive Senate.
He said, “We had meetings with players in Public and private sectors
on how to amend our outdated laws and make them acceptable and blend
with the modern trend.
“That is the major reason why we seek collaboration and support of
private organizations and bodies like Institute of Directors of Nigeria
in ensuring that government’s actions and approaches are directed
towards providing better lives Nigerians.”
Akeju was quoted to have said that the 8th Senate since inception has
lived up to the yearnings of the people in terms of professionalism and
legislation adding that if sustained, it will give room for best
practices in all ramifications of governance.
Akeju who unfolded the purpose of the visit to the Senate President
said the Institute has agreed to present a draft Bill to the National
Assembly on the workings of the Institute saying the Bill when passed
into Law will further boost the day to day activities in the business
world.
He said that the IOD, as a foremost organization in the country, will
continue to play the leadership role saying over the last two years,
the Institute has inducted over 800 Directors just as he suggested a
mandatory membership for lawmakers in the National Assembly.
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