NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY (2022-2026)

A Strategy provides a roadmap for tackling corruption through prevention, enforcement, and ethical reorientation. It targets government institutions, the judiciary, and the private sector to strengthen accountability. The plan aims to reduce corruption across all sectors and restore public trust in governance.

What Is This Policy?

It provides Nigeria with a strategic roadmap for tackling corruption through prevention, enforcement, ethical reorientation, public engagement, and asset recovery.

Who Does It Target?

The NACS 2022–2026 targets government institutions, anti-corruption agencies, judiciary, legislature, civil society, media, private sector, citizens, schools, and international partners.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

It aims to reduce corruption across public and private institutions and to restore trust in governance and institutions.

Key Features

Prevention of Corruption – strengthen systems to reduce opportunities for corruption. Ethical Reorientation – promote values of integrity, accountability, and patriotism. Recovery of Proceeds of Crime - trace, seize, and repurpose stolen assets. Public Engagement – involve citizens, civil society, and media in anti-corruption efforts.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: active in its implementation phase. Coverage: applies nationwide Beneficiaries to Date: Government Institutions, Citizens, Civil Society & Media. Funding:Federal Government

How to Access

Federal Ministry of Justice (FMoJ) Provides official documents, updates, and press releases. Website: Federal Ministry of Justice Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR) Supports implementation and monitoring of the strategy. Publishes reports and stakeholder engagement materials.

Important Terms

Term 1-National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS): A policy framework approved by the Federal Executive Council to guide Nigeria’s fight against corruption. Term 2-Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR): Provides technical support, monitoring, and evaluation of NACS implementation.

Official Resources

Federal Ministry of Justice (FMoJ) Provides official documents, updates, and press releases. Website: http://justice.gov.ng Federal Ministry of Information & National Orientation Publishes official press releases and announcements. Example: In February 2025, it announced the inauguration of the Ministerial Committee to oversee NACS implementation.

Legal Framework

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Section 15(5) on corruption); UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC); African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption; Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act; Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act