Diezani Acquittal: CISLAC/TI demand stronger anti-corruption action in Nigeria (opens original article in a new tab)

CISLAC and TI-Nigeria condemned the acquittal of former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke by a UK court, calling it a setback for anti-corruption efforts and urging Nigeria to strengthen domestic institutions and address systemic weaknesses.

• CISLAC and TI-Nigeria criticized the UK court's acquittal of Diezani Alison-Madueke as a setback for anti-corruption efforts
• The organizations called for Nigeria to strengthen domestic anti-corruption institutions and address systemic weaknesses in the oil and gas sector
• CISLAC/TI-Nigeria urged the EFCC and judiciary to improve prosecution of high-profile corruption cases and reduce reliance on foreign jurisdictions