The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and MacArthur Foundation have advised that the fight against corruption must be owned by all citizens to achieve success in Nigeria.
The Assistant Commissioner, Public Enlightenment and Education of ICPC, Ese Okwong, says no gain saying that faith-based institutions are key partners in driving home issues of ethics and morals which are much needed today in our nation.
The Country Director, MacArthur Foundation, Kole Shetimma, says to have good governance in Nigeria, religious leaders must play a vital role in eradicating corruption which must be demonstrated in their actions in the society.
They made the contributions in Abuja on Wednesday during a one-day workshop organized by a non-governmental organisation of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Education, Social and Health Mission (MESH), supported by Lux Terra Leadership Foundation.
Some of the participants underscored the need for all stakeholders to do self-examination to achieve success in the fight against corruption.
In her remarks, the Lead Programme Officer, MESH, Khadijah Oladipupo, said the objectives of the workshop include mobilizing religious leaders for good governance and inspire them to be champions of accountability in recognition of the need for faith-based institutions to represent credible voices.

“Equip faith-based institutions with the tools and knowledge needed to monitor and advocate for good governance at all levels of government”.
“Encourage faith-based institutions to actively engage in advocacy for policy changes that promote transparency, accountability, and the rule of law” she added.
Faith-based institutions are key in changing and Shaping attitudes in our society through admonitions from sermons in churches and khutba in the mosques against corrupt practices and other relevant agencies.
Scholars from the Islamic and Christian faith attended the one-day workshop, to bring an end to corruption in Nigeria.