US Consulate launches website to help Nigerians fight against corruption
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
ReportMagoMago.com, a website that encourages Nigerians to fight against graft, has been launched in Lagos by the United States Consulate General, in collaboration with the Inter-Religious Coalition Against Corruption in Nigeria (IRCACN).
The launch was attended by political, traditional, and religious leaders, members of law enforcement, judicial officers as well as civil society representatives.
US Consul General Claire Pierangelo enthused the website will help address daily instances of corruption faced by Nigerians, and implored them to be committed to the fight against greed and graft by using the online platform.
“Countering corruption is not only a key concern in Nigeria but also a core U.S. national security priority for the Biden Administration.
“Growth and development, consistent with the richness and strength of Nigeria, depend on a new narrative and a culture where corruption has no place,” Pierangelo said.
ReportMagoMago.com puts the power to report corruption in the hands of Nigerians, she added, and expressed optimism that it will encourage those affected by corruption to feel empowered to share their experiences.
She said the website will spark a new movement in citizen engagement in fighting the scourge that has hampered development and stifled prosperity in the country.
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Background
Nairametrics reports that IRCACN was formed in 2016 and is led by Bishop Emmanuel Gospel Isong and Imam Shefiu Abdulkareem Majemu.
The coalition seeks to address how faith communities can take a leading role in anti-corruption advocacy in Nigeria.
Washington is committed to supporting anti-corruption initiatives and collaborative efforts that prevent graft, strengthen investigation and prosecution of corruption, promote accountability and transparency, and empower reformers.
Attendees at the launch saw a demonstration of the ReportMagoMago.com platform.