The Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee (NBAA-CC) says Nigeria cannot achieve true adherence to the rule of law with its current level of corruption
In a statement issued to mark the 2025 Global
Anti-Corruption Day, the committee said while it aligns with the recent
commitment to the rule of law expressed by Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the chief
justice of Nigeria (CJN), the reality on the ground shows that corruption
remains a major obstacle to enforcing those principles.
“The Rule of Law is the most potent weapon against
corruption,” the statement signed by Babafemi Badejo, chairman of the
committee, reads.
“However, the NBAA-CC hastens to add that the rule of law
cannot be achieved with the current level of corruption in Nigeria.”
The committee said it is ready to collaborate with the
Kekere-Ekun, the judiciary, government institutions, and civil society to
translate the CJN’s renewed commitment into measurable reforms.
The NBA said anti-corruption committees have now been
established in all its state branches to strengthen accountability, support
whistle-blowers, and advance legal advocacy nationwide.
The association added that several of its branches are
already implementing concrete programmes, including partnerships with the
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA);
public sensitisation on radio; and recognition of diligence among court
registrars by the Idemili branch in Anambra.
The NBAA-CC cautioned against normalising corruption, noting
that it continues to destroy development, undermine justice and fuel
insecurity.
“Corruption is not normal. It cannot be normal. It must
never become our trend,” the committee said.
The association urged legal practitioners, public officers
and citizens across sectors to reject indifference and join in demanding
accountability.
“We are ready to work with all. The time for collective
action, fortified by the law and driven by integrity, is now,” it added.
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