Our request meets the requirements of Proclamation 7750
because grand corruption in Nigeria including the alleged stealing of public funds meant to fight Boko Haram, has had serious adverse effects on U.S. foreign assistance goals in the country and undermined the stability of democratic institutions.»
Not exact matches
«Primarily
because of
grand corruption under successive governments since the return of democracy in 1999, millions of Nigerians continue to live in extreme poverty, a condition manifested by the lack of clean water, malnutrition, high rates of child mortality and morbidity, low life expectancy, illiteracy, perception of hopelessness and social exclusion.»
«Anti-
corruption agencies in Nigeria generally have not met widespread expectations mainly
because of lack of political will of those in government to fight
grand corruption; absence of an over-all national anti-graft strategy; inadequate legal framework and resources and / or lack of full and effective implementation of new initiatives; limited independence and public trust; lack of an enabling climate and necessary know - how, and lack of basic ethical values.