Anti-corruption fight must combine punishment, prevention- Russian envoy
The Russian envoy to Nigeria, Igor Ivannikov, says the fight against corruption must combine punishment with preventive measures to address its root causes Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-corruption-fight-must-combine-punishment-prevention-russian-envoy/
Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Igor Ivannikov, emphasized at a diplomatic dialogue in Abuja that the fight against corruption in Nigeria should combine punishment for existing offences with preventive measures to address the root causes of corruption. Ivannikov highlighted Russia's comprehensive anti-corruption system, which includes criminal punishment, income and property declarations by public officials, prevention of conflicts of interest, and the anti-corruption review of regulatory laws.
He also mentioned the importance of digitalising public procurement processes to reduce opportunities for concealment and increase accountability.
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