Oyo State: OYACA Receives 406 Petitions On Corruption In The State

The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) claims it has received 406 petitions on cases that are corruption related since its launch in April 2021 till date.

The chairman said investigations were ongoing, while the agency had secured evidences on some civil servants engaged in different corrupt practices.

“A number of civil servants are facing trials in court for disobedience of OYACA laws and the cases are at various stages of trial.

“The agency has been able to recover huge amounts of money from corrupt contractors, engaged by government departments, but who failed to perform the contracts as expected,” she said.

Esan said the agency would keep on enlightening the citizens on the effects of corruption and their different roles to play to kick off corruption.

She called for the collaborative efforts of residents, government officials, the youth and the media, including the private and public sectors, to develop the state and Nigeria by fighting corruption.

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