Mr Alan Munday, Head, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, who presented the vehicle and materials to the tribunal, said the gesture was to enhance its operational capacity.
“Corruption represents one of the major obstacles facing Nigeria today; this is because it impedes the development of the country and diverts resources away from the population.
“We are pleased that the government of Nigeria recognises the impact of corruption on the country and has sought to put in place institutions to fight corruption,” he said.
Munday said the recognition of the roles of anti-corruption agencies in the fight against corruption, informed the 35 million Euros financing agreement with Nigeria government.
According to him, through the financing agreement, the EU seeks to support Nigerian government in its own declared objectives to fight corruption.
In his remark, Justice Danladi Umar, the Chairman of the tribunal, commended the EU and UNODC for the donation.
He said it was the first of its kind since the inception of the tribunal in 1989.
Umar, represented by Mr Bello Kawu, Chief Registrar of the tribunal, said the mandate of the tribunal was to ensure probity and accountability in the conduct of government business.
He pledged the commitment of the tribunal to ensuring judicious use and maintenance of the vehicle and items provided by the agencies.
He said the items would enhance collaborative efforts and interface between the tribunal and other anti-corruption agencies in the fight against corruption.
The items are a Toyota Hilux vehicle, computers and e-law library facilities. (NAN)
