Falana spoke in Lagos at a National Seminar on Promoting Transparency and Accountability in the Recovery of Stolen Asset in Nigeria: Agenda for Reform.
"This policy saved the Federal Government $1 billion and was cited by Transparency International as one of the reasons for which it gave the Jonathan government an eight point improvement in the 2014 Corruption Perception Index.
According to him, the development is to further engender transparency and equity as well ensure that candidates do not fall prey to fraudsters who may claim to be in a position to influence their placements if they (candidates), can meet their
"Good governance holds the attributes of transparency, efficiency, fairness participation, rule of law, accountability, and decency. Do we have these attributes in Nigeria today?
He took legal action, utilising the Freedom of Information Act, to demand transparency. Expressing his dismay, Falana emphasised the need to use the law against corruption and obtain vital information to safeguard the people's interests.
Additionally, he expressed concerns about the lack of transparency, pointing out the Army denying people access to the Okuama community, which raises accountability issues. "The Army cannot deny its retaliatory attack on innocent citizens.
To ensure transparency and promote customer participation in the scheme, the regulator has mandated that refund details be publicly accessible on their websites.
The body is demanding funding for the revitalisation of public universities, the Earned Academic Allowances, the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) and promotion arrears.
Similarly, the Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative also accused the NNPCL of failing to remit N3.6 trillion in taxes to the government.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in an update on the investigation into the extortion, said the Command is committed to transparency and accountability.