SENATE President, Dr Bukola Saraki, yesterday, called for closer collaboration of private organizations across the country with the Federal Government for an effective fight against corruption.
Saraki, who gave the charge when he hosted executive members of Institute of Directors, IOD, led by its President and Chairman of Governing Council, Mr. Samuel Yemi Akeju, said it was part of the 8th Senate’s Legislative Agenda to contribute maximally towards the elimination of corrupt tendencies in the country.
He told his guests that the executive arm of government was on the same page with the National Assembly in resuscitating the economy, ensuring adequate security and alleviating unemployment across board.
He said: “Our agenda in the Senate and that of the present administration is geared towards improving the economic situation of our dear country, adequate security and fight against corruption.
“The fight against corruption is key to this administration and we are in full support of this task. I want to call on the Institute of Directors of Nigeria to join the fight in every capacity to bring to normalcy ways of doing things and take our nation out of economic doldrums.”
Earlier, President of IOD, Mr. Akeju, said the 8th Senate, since inception, had lived up to the yearnings of the people in terms of professionalism and legislation, adding that it would give room for best practices in all ramifications of governance, if sustained. Akeju, who unfolded the purpose of the visit to the Senate President, said the institute had agreed to present a draft Bill to the National Assembly on the workings of the institute, saying the bill, when passed into law, would further boost day-to-day activities in the business world. He said the IOD, as a foremost organization in the country, would continue to play leadership role.
According to him, the institute has, over the last two years, inducted over 800 directors and suggested a mandatory membership for lawmakers in the National Assembly.
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