FCT, Abuja – On Wednesday, November 13, Attahiru Jega, the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), revealed that members of the National Assembly pressure public officials to manipulate the national budgets for their own gains.
Speaking at the Anti-corruption Training for Norm and Behaviour Change, organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja on Wednesday, Jega recalled how some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officialsâ efforts to maintain integrity.
In an interview that has gone viral, the former INEC boss critiqued the pressures top officials face, particularly from the legislative branch and noted that corruption in the public sector is a âsignificant impedimentâ to Nigeriaâs development.
Mr Jega further described his time as INEC chairman as a âtrial of endurance,â particularly the constant pressures from lawmakers to manipulate the agencyâs budget and contracts.
Jega stated thus:
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu met with Professor Attahiru Jega, at the presidential villa on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Jega visited the villa to submit his report on the proposed ministry of livestock to President Tinubu.
Recall that President Tinubu earlier this year appointed Jega as the co-chairman of the presidential committee on the implementation of livestock reforms.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
