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The Nigerian Senate on Friday said that contrary to popular belief, the red chamber is complementing the anti-corruption war of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The senate said that there is proof that its activities are in tandem with the executive’s anti-corruption efforts.

Senate spokesperson, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, in a statement highlighted recent bills passed to strengthen the fight against corruption.

“Available facts point to the fact that the 8th Senate is really complementing the efforts of the executive arm in order to achieve better results,” he said.

“On Wednesday this week alone, two anti-corruption bills passed the second reading stage in the senate and were referred to relevant committees for further action.

“The bills are:1) the Proceeds of Crime Bill and 2.)Assets Forfeiture Bill. Both bills are private member bills sponsored by Senators. A third anti-corruption bill is already in the works.

“Also, on Wednesday, the senate passed a motion in which it resolved that all statutory corporations should submit their budget estimates within two weeks and should refrain from spending money on capital projects.

“This is a strong move to block loopholes through which revenues due to government are being siphoned. That is sure one of the boldest moves to stop corruption in revenue generating agencies.”