Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Dr. Aliyu, represented by his Special Assistant on Legal Matters, Zainab Nass, made this known in Abuja while presenting a paper titled "Understanding Anti-Corruption Laws and Their Implications for Local Government Officials" at the 2025 National Summit of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions in Nigeria.

"Corruption is not just about stealing money; it is anything that deviates from the rule. It is corruption not to follow due process," he stated.

Dr. Aliyu urged public officials to uphold integrity, transparency, and respect for the rule of law, noting that sustainable national development can only be achieved when institutions and citizens act responsibly.

He reminded local governme...