To tackle this, Nigerian reformers in government and civil society came together to establish a registry to disclose the real owners of this companies through OGP. This is how they did it.
Anti-Corruption - Beneficial Ownership - Africa and the Middle East
From Commitment to Law of the Land: Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Nigeria
Nigeria / December 16, 2021
Ending Opaque Company Ownership in Nigeria
SUMMARY
Shell companies are often a major enabler of corruption and financial crime.
ABOUT THIS STORY
REGION
Africa and the Middle East
COUNTRY / LOCALITY
Nigeria
CONTENT TYPE
Video
SOURCE
OGP
DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE
Complete
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The Open Government Partnership (OGP) brings together government leaders and civil society advocates to Promote transparent, participatory, inclusive and accountable governance. Seventy-six countries and 106 local governments — representing more than two billion people — along with thousands of civil society organizations are members of OGP.
