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MacArthur Foundation says the 2023 behavioural change conference seeking to address corruption  in Nigeria will be held on November 15.

In a statement on Tuesday, the foundation said the conference will engage members of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and civil society organisations (CSOs).

The foundation said the conference will provide a platform for experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders in private and public sectors to deliberate on ending corruption and promoting sustainable development ideals in the country.

The conference tagged “fostering a corruption-free Nigeria” will be held at D-Serene Exclusive Hotel in Abuja.

Commenting on the impact of the conference, Kole Shettima (pictured), director of MacArthur Foundation’s Nigeria office, said it is an effective way of raising awareness in the fight against corruption.

“The MacArthur Foundation has consistently employed behavioural insights in building momentum for change through Nigeria-led anti-corruption initiatives,” Shettima said.

“This has been one of our most effective models in the work that we do, as we forge ahead with our Big Bet on Nigeria.

“We are excited about the forthcoming conference in which we hope to foster greater interaction and collaboration of ideas with our grant cohorts and partners through deliberations that align with our goals.”

Also speaking, Akin Fadeyi, founder of Akin Fadeyi Foundation, said the conference has been “a robust coalition of various organisations that have tirelessly advanced the objectives of the On Nigeria 2.0 anti-corruption programme through behavioural change interventions with measurable outcomes”.

“The support and dedication of our esteemed partners, especially the MacArthur Foundation, has been pivotal to our attained milestones and trajectory in the mission to rid Nigeria of corruption.

“This event shall be an exhibition of sort, in which we will all showcase our work for stakeholders and partners to appraise.”

On his part, Olatunde Babawale, provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), described the conference as “a strategic platform of engagement aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s integrity, as highlighted in the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP)”.

“Corruption erodes trust, hinders development, and threatens the future of our nation. Hence, the Behavioural Change Conference will provide a collective platform to address these challenges and foster a corruption-free society,” Babawale added.

Key guests and speakers billed to attend the event include Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC chairman; Kole Shettima, On-Nigeria director at MacArthur Foundation; and Joe Abah, country director of Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI).

To register for the event, click on the link here