Over the years, through acts of corruption, Nigeria has seen its wealth decline with little to show in living conditions of the average Nigerian. As a proponent of Rule of law and Voice of the People, the NBA has declared “ZERO TOLERANCE” on corruption. To this end, it has reformed and strengthened the NBA Anti –Corruption Commission to monitor and report incidences of corruption in Nigeria through its 111 Branch network across the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT.
To further create awareness on the fight against corruption the NBA brings to the attention of the public, the initiative of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with CLEEN Foundation, a system for the sensitization the public on reporting corruption using STOPTHEBRIBES PLATFORM.
Features of stopthebribes.net
• Built on Ushahidi Platform
• Multiple Data Streams: easy collation of information via different mediums (sms, email, Twitter, Facebook and web-form, etc)
• Interactive Mapping: Rich information mapping tools.
• Dynamic Timelines: tracks reports on the map (overtime and filters data by time and location)
Tools needed to report on stopthebribes.net
• Mobile phones/smart phones
• Computer and internet access
• Social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, etc)
• Interactive mobile applications
How to send information to stopthebribes.net:
• Sending an email to info@stopthebribes.net
• Sending incident report online on www. stopthebribes.net
• sending a tweet with #stopthebribes
• Through facebook; http//www.facebook.com/ stopthebribes.net
• skype I.D- stopthebribes
• By phone call/sms – 08131234567/09035200933/08060023936
• By using app on iphone or Android
Uniqueness of the stopthebribes Platform
• The initiative is endorsed by the Inspector General of Police
• Feeds information directly to the Police FHQ in Abuja and to other government agencies
• Committee access to the complaints on the platform for speedy investigation and dispensation of complaints
• Endorsement and partnership with the Public Complaints Commission (PCC)
• Receives periodic feedback on resolved cases and erring public officials have been punished
• Categorization of reports by type such as Commendations, Bribery and others
• Aggregated data on lower corruption among public officials in Nigeria can assist Police to take decisions.
The Role of Citizens in Fighting Corruption
• Report any incidence witnesses whether commendation of deserving police officers, bribery and extortions by public officials.
• Publicize the stopthebribes platform using all available channels such as Facebook, Twitter, blogs etc
• Step down knowledge learned to colleagues’ friends and family.
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