Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, requested the House of Representatives to consider and pass three anti-corruption bills pending before it namely “Proceeds of Crime Bill, Whistle-Blower Bill and the Witness Protection Bill.”
The request was contained in the President’s letter, dated January 14, 2022, which was read by Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila at the plenary.
Buhari said that Nigeria participated in the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption which was held from 13th to 17th December 2021 at the International Conference Centre in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
He explained that the international community expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s efforts in the fight against corruption.
The letter reads, “At the session, the international community expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s efforts in the fight against corruption, reaffirming Nigeria’s rating as a leader in Africa in the area of developing structure for the recovery and repatriation of proceeds of crime.
“In the light of this and the need to continue to strengthen our global profile, I hereby request that the National Assembly kindly consider and possibly pass a best possible version of the following bills: (a) the Proceeds of Crime Bill, (b) the Whistle-Blower Bill and (c) the Witness Protection Bill.
“While anticipating the House of Representatives’ expeditious consideration of these submissions, please accept, Hon Speaker, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
