FG Reiterates Commitment To Corruption Fight

The Federal Government on Saturday reiterated its commitment to the fight against corruption through major institutional changes.

Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), expressed government’s commitment at a reception to mark the 235th Independence anniversary of the U.S.

Anyim said President Goodluck Jonathan was poised to ensure good governance and was ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in strengthening the mechanism for the war against corruption.

The SGF also said government would soon reveal a comprehensive economic agenda which would be private sector driven, adding that government’s role would be limited to creating an enabling environment for the sector to thrive.

While describing relations between Nigeria and the U.S as cordial, Anyim said that the U.S- Nigeria Bi-National Commission established in 2010 was an evidence of the ties.

He said government’s transformation agenda would continue to welcome such partnerships.

Also speaking, U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Terence McCulley, said that the private sector should be the engine to drive the nation’s economic growth.

“If Nigeria can create an enabling environment for investment including a frontal assault on corruption and lack of transparency, I am convinced you will find American businesses and investors eager to enter the largest market in sub-Saharan Africa,’’ he said.

According to him, the U.S will continue to support Nigeria in the areas of public health, education as well as food and national security.

“Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, we therefore seek partnership not dependency, we seek to build capacity not undermine local initiative,’’ he added.