December 9, 2024 – Abuja, Nigeria – Corruption in public procurement processes remains one of the most significant challenges to Nigeria’s economic and social development. Inefficiencies, mismanagement, and fraud continue to divert public resources and erode citizen trust.
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a leading non-governmental organization committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance processes.
By resolution 58/4 of October 31, 2003, the UN General Assembly designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness of corruption and promote the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
PPDC proudly joins the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” This theme underscores the critical role of young people as drivers of innovation, resilience, and leadership in anti-corruption efforts.
In line with this year’s theme, PPDC calls for the following actions:
- Strengthen collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders to effectively combat corruption.
- Invest in youth empowerment by building a cadre of well-informed, skilled, and motivated young leaders.
- Leverage technology to promote transparency, enhance accountability, and increase citizen engagement in governance.
- Reinforce anti-corruption institutions to ensure they remain independent, robust, and accountable.
This year, PPDC spotlights the 28 cross-cutting issues identified in the 2021 Audit Report of the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation:
- Irregularities in the Award of Contracts: ₦7.4 billion flagged across 32 MDAs, with the largest violations recorded by the Rural Electrification Agency (₦2.12 billion).
- Irregular Payments: ₦115.8 billion in questionable transactions across 64 MDAs, undermining financial accountability.
- Payments for Jobs/Contracts Not Executed: ₦167.6 billion identified as payments for unexecuted contracts, highlighting significant oversight failures.
- Non-Deduction of Taxes: ₦2.6 billion in taxes unpaid across 21 MDAs, compromising revenue generation.
About PPDC
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organization and social enterprise driven by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government. More information at www.ppdc.org
Signed
Lucy James Abagi
Chief Executive Officer,
Public and Private Development Centre
Email: comms@ppdc.org