Corruption direct assault on human dignity — AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has decried the high level of corruption in Nigeria, saying it is not merely a legal or governance failure, but a direct affront to human dignity.
Fagbemi made this statement at a seminar organized by the Inter-Agency Task Team of Anti-Corruption Agencies to commemorate African Anti-Corruption Day 2025 in Abuja, describing acts of corruption as gross violations of human rights.
“When public funds meant for hospitals are diverted, it is not just a policy failure, it is a denial of the right to life and health,” he said.
The AGF, who was represented by the Solicitor-General of the Federation, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, stressed that misappropriation of education budgets robs future generations of opportunity, adding that at the same time, corruption in the justice system undermines the principle of equality before the law.
“This is why the fight against corruption is not just a political imperative, but a moral obligation,” he stated.
The Justice minister also called for the protection of whistleblowers and journalists, stressing their crucial role in exposing corruption and promoting accountability.
Corruption direct assault on human dignity — AGF Fagbemi
