Buhari Tasks National Assembly On Early Passage Of Special Crimes Court Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged members of the National Assembly to ensure the early passage of the Special Crimes   Court Bill before them.

He also urged the judiciary to embrace and support the creation of the Special Crimes Court.

The president made the appeal during an event organised by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC.   

He said: ‘‘The fight against corruption is of course not only for government and anti-corruption agencies alone. All arms and tiers of government must develop and implement the anti-corruption measures.

‘‘I invite the legislative and judicial arms of government to embrace and support the creation of Special Crimes Court that Nigerians have been agitating for to handle corruption cases.’’

President Buhari noted that the passage of the Bill was a ‘‘specific priority’’ of this administration’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan 2017-2020.

The President also used the occasion, which marked the launch of the Constituency Projects Transparency Group , CPTG, Report Phase One, to reiterate his appeal to all well-meaning Nigerians to join in the fight against corruption.

‘‘The war against corruption cannot be won without prevention, enforcement, public education and enlightenment.

‘‘I encourage the ICPC and other law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts in public education, enlightenment and engagement with citizens.

‘‘I also urge our development partners, civil society organizations, and the media to continue to support our efforts to strengthen ethical values and integrity in Nigeria,.’

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