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The Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation has launched an accountability platform “to curb corruption” in Nigeria.

In a statement on Wednesday, Jacqueline Farris, director-general of the foundation, said the initiative, Partners United, is in collaboration with Reboot, a non-governmental organisation, and supported by the MacArthur Foundation.

She said the platform provides access to tools and vital resources to enable accountability partners tackle key societal issues.

Farris added that the platform will encourage, engage citizens and civil society stakeholders to garner collective action against corruption.

“By providing a virtual space where continuous knowledge exchange and learning will occur, Partners United promotes a sustainable, diverse ecosystem of accountability, transparency and good governance in Nigeria,” Farris said.

“As part of a collaborative design process for the platform, the Foundation conducted a survey of pro-accountability partners across the country and identified their requirements for a knowledge exchange platform.

“Partners United has been designed to address user requirements by featuring a streamlined, modern design where end users can post and access content while providing functionality for social interaction, discussions and engagement with partners.

“The Yar’Adua Foundation will continue to support demand-driven accountability by fostering a community of practice committed to combating systemic corruption.

“The Yar’Adua Foundation was established to promote national unity, good governance and social justice by creating platforms to engage citizens, policy makers and stakeholders in national conversations that foster an inclusive and prosperous Nigeria.”