A’ Court President: Stolen Resources Deprive Societies of Opportunities, Weaken Public Confidence
*Seeks prompt return of recovered assets Alex Enumah in Abuja The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-memsen, has warned that economic crimes, including the looting of the
The Court of Appeal's President, Justice Monica Dongban-memsen, has cautioned that economic offenses, such as the pilfering of a nation's resources, not only rob people of prospects but also erode the public's trust. This caution was shared during the 43rd Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, held at the University of Cambridge.
During the symposium, which highlighted Nigeria's judiciary, law enforcement, and financial regulators, Justice Dongban-memsen urged the immediate return of recuperated assets. She emphasized that stolen wealth should not be permitted to fuel additional crime, sway influence, or maintain impunity. According to Bukola Garr, the Assistant Chief Information Officer of the Court of Appeal, the president's remarks at the symposium signified Nigeria's dedication to tackling economic crime through "institutional cooperation and international collaboration."
Justice Dongban-memsen underscored that economic crime is not solely a monetary issue but a matter of social fairness. Stolen resources, she noted, take away opportunities from societies and diminish public confidence. The symposium's primary conclusion, she said, was the necessity of perseverance, bravery, and collaboration to render the financial underpinnings of criminal organizations more challenging to maintain.
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