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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
Following the deepening level of corruption in the country, the Federal Government has begun a survey to know the intensity of the malaise in the nation, especially as it affects women, the disabled and the youth.
Declaring open the workshop on the training of the trainers in Abuja, the Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran said that this third round of corruption survey enables data collection on the prevalence of corruption and the main corruption typologies in Nigeria.
It also seeks to know Nigerians’ attitudes on corruption.
Adeniran who spoke through the Director, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), Mr Biyi Fafunmi said that this third round of corruption survey would seek to gain a deeper understanding of the differential impact of corruption on marginalised or typically excluded groups such as women, youths and persons with disabilities.
However, the Statistician General (SG) added that the outcome of the project is not to castigate or point fingers at any individual or institution.
According to him, it’s an opportunity to look inward and make the necessary commitment to improving the quality of public service available to Nigerians and also enhance the trust in the relationship between the citizens and public offices.
The SG further explained that the project is done in collaboration with the support of the MacArthur Foundation and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
“Corruption remains a formidable challenge and the insights we gather are not just data points but beacons guiding us towards a more transparent and accountable future.
“This survey is unique because it focuses primarily on understanding the experience of corruption by Nigerians rather than perceived corruption, whenever they encounter their public officials.
Specifically, the survey enables data collection on the prevalence of corruption and the main corruption typologies in Nigeria as well as on Nigerians’ attitudes towards corruption. As this is the third instalment of the survey following the 2017 and 2019 rounds, we are presented with an opportunity to conduct a trend analysis of corruption experienced by households in the country” he said.
