The European Union has announced support for Nigeria’s vision on the rule of law and the fight against corruption for the next four years. The Union on Tuesday, November 28 launched a four-year program to support the Federal Government vision for the rule of law and its anti-corruption war.
Head of the European Union delegation in Nigeria, Kurt Cornelius says the programme will be implemented in four focal states of Lagos, Kano, Anambra, and Adamawa at the sum of €23 million.
“Rule of law, human rights, and democracy are the founding principles of EU and its constituent treaties. These principles are central to the continual agreement which binds EU member states and countries from Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific,” he said.
Cornelius added that the rule of law and anti-corruption are a prerequisite for stability, economic development and poverty reduction, hence the need to support it.
Other experts at the meeting are of the opinion that the initiative will promote good governance through accountability and transparency.
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