Fight against corruption “is not only a key concern” in Nigeria but also one of the major priorities of the United States national security under President Joe Biden’s government, the US Consul General, Claire Pierangelo, said on Friday.
According to her, the Biden administration “is committed” to supporting anti-corruption initiatives and collaborative efforts to prevent graft, strengthen investigation and prosecution of corrupt persons and institutions in Nigeria.
Pierangelo spoke during the launching of ReportMagoMago.com, a web-based portal that leverages citizen engagement to fight corruption, championed by Inter-Religious Coalition Against Corruption in Nigeria, in collaboration with the US Consulate.
She said that ReportMagoMago.com puts the power to report corruption in the hands of Nigerians and called on them to demonstrate their commitment to the fight against corruption by making use of the innovative online platform which seeks to address the daily instances of corruption faced by millions of Nigerians.
In a statement signed by Temitayo Famutimi of the Consulate’s Public Affairs Section, Pierangelo said, “Growth and development, consistent with the richness and strength of Nigeria, depend on a new narrative and a culture where corruption has no place.”
She added that she was optimistic that the new initiative would encourage Nigerians affected by corruption to feel empowered to share their experiences and spark a new movement in citizen engagement in fighting the scourge that has hampered development and stifled prosperity in the country.