The group said its staging of the protest is to remind EFCC and ICPC of their responsibilities to investigate pending corruption cases under their watch.
“It has become almost customary for new governments to undermine the commission, further hindering the fight against corruption.”
But the CBN did not respond to the FOI request, prompting HEDA resource centre to pursue legal action to challenge the CBN’s denial.
The fund is meant for internet facilities at 20 airports, educational institutions, and markets across Nigeria.
HEDA charged political parties to vet all aspirants before allowing them to contest positions, ensuring only individuals with a clean record and demonstrated commitment to public service are given clearance
The HEDA chairman asserted that the position of the NBA towards Mr Olanipekun’s legal firm, accused of immoral and unethical conduct, was certainly praiseworthy.
Rights bodies and everyday Nigerians have been showing concerns and solidarity with The Gazette over the incident, which was instigated by erstwhile chief of army staff Tukur Buratai.
Mr Suraju said the agency was following up on politicians’ “crooked games” and “unfounded tales by moonlight” on the whereabouts of their certificates.
The group said it was “worried to about such abuse of public trust, hence the need to act fast.”
HEDA raised questions on the issue of multiple taxation on commercial vehicle operations in the state, calling for a probe.
