The Behavioural Change Cohort of MacArthur Foundation has said that it will hold this year’s edition of its behavioural change conference and exhibition, with the theme: “Fostering a Corruption-Free Nigeria,” on November 15, 2023, at D-Serene Exclusive Hotel in Abuja.

According to the organisers of the conference, the event will be a unifying platform in which participants will be leveraging strategic insights from experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders from the public, private and development sectors to tackle corruption in Nigeria.

It will also help stakeholders to examine sustainable development ideals in the country. Key guest and speakers expected at the conference include the immediate past Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye; the On-Nigeria Director at MacArthur Foundation, Dr. Kole Shettima; the Country Director, Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), Dr. Joe Abah; international donors; speakers from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), alongside other development partners and civil society organisations (CSOs).

Shettima, who spoke on the essence of the event, said: “The MacArthur Foundation has consistently employed behavioural insights in building momentum for change through Nigeria-led anti-corruption initiatives.

“This has been one of our most effective models in the work that we do, as we forge ahead with our Big Bet on Nigeria.“We are excited about the forthcoming conference in which we hope to foster greater interaction and collaboration of ideas with our grant cohorts and partners through deliberations that align with our goals.”

As a crucial anchor for the organisation of the conference, the Founder of Akin Fadeyi Foundation, Akin Fadeyi, said: “Over the past few years, the BC Cohort has been a robust coalition of various organisations that have tirelessly advanced the objectives of the On Nigeria 2.0 anti-corruption programme through behavioural change interventions with measurable outcomes.

Also, the Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), Prof. Olatunde Babawale, described the conference as “a strategic platform of engagement aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s integrity, as highlighted in the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP).”

“Corruption erodes trust, hinders development, and threatens the future of our nation. Hence, the behavioural change conference will provide a collective platform to address these challenges and foster a corruption-free society.”