Nigeria: Crossing the Rubicon of Corruption(2)

25 July 2003
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ICPC should be given a chance to prove its mettle in combating corruption....

THIS fact necessitated the establishment of ICPC in 2001. This singular action has led to a focus on corrupt practices in Nigeria with many corruption cases involving top government functionaries presently lodged in court. This is significant because it marks a point of departure from the past when mum lips were maintained inspite of knowledge of existing corruption in high places.

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