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Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu Advocates Stronger Asset Recovery Measures at AUABC Zimbabwe Workshop

Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu – ED, The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development Harare, Zimbabwe — The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development played a prominent role at a three-day Capacity-Building Workshop on Curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) hosted by the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption (AUABC) in Harare, where the Center’s Executive Director, Madam Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, championed a stronger, coordinated African response to illicit financial flows and asset recovery. The workshop, held under the framework of the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), convened prosecutors, journalists, anti-corruption agencies, AU representatives, and civil society […]

Countdown to CoSP11: African Center to Co-Host Two Key Side Events in Doha

As the global community prepares for the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP11), scheduled for 15–19 December 2025 in Doha, Qatar, the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development is set to co-organize two side events focused on advancing transparency, accountable asset return, and justice for victims of corruption. 1. StAR Day: Innovative Practices in Asset Return Cooperation: Date: 16 December 2025Time: 5:30 AM EST / 1:30 PM ASTRoom: 1 Organizers: Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (StAR); African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development; Civil Forum […]

Press Statement: International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 – African Center Calls for Unity, Youth Leadership, and Justice

Press Statement International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 – African Center Calls for Unity, Youth Leadership, and Justice. Abuja, Nigeria – December 9, 2025 – The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development (African Center) joins the global community in marking the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) 2025, reaffirming its commitment to advancing integrity, accountability, and justice across Africa. This year’s global theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” underscores the indispensable role of young people in building a future defined by transparency, ethical leadership, and strong institutions. The African Center welcomes this focus and calls on […]

African Center Executive Director Leads The Drafting Of Two Major G20 Anti-Corruption Reports Under The South African Presidencies

ACCOMPANYING STATEMENT ON THE RELEASE OF THE G20 ACWG 2025 REPORTS The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the release of critical technical reports, developed under the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) 2025, led by the South African Presidency. These publications provide essential insights into global progress in asset recovery, whistleblower protection, and anti-corruption governance – key areas that continue to shape our mission and influence across Africa. Significantly, the African Center contributed directly to this global process, with our Executive Director, Madam Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, leading the drafting of two flagship reports—on Asset […]

Madam Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, The African Center Executive Director, To Deliver A Keynote Address And Lead Strategic Panel Sessions At The Capar Capacity-Building Workshop In Zimbabwe

MADAM JULIET IBEKAKU-NWAGWU, THE AFRICAN CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce that its Executive Director, Madam Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, will give the keynote address at the Capacity Building Workshop on Curbing Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) through the Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) taking place from 8–10 December 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Organized in collaboration with the African Union (PAPS & AU-ABC) and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), the workshop brings together anti-corruption practitioners, prosecutors, investigators, civil society actors, and investigative journalists to deepen continental action against illicit financial […]

Webinar: African Center Hosts Youth-Focused Dialogue on Asset Recovery to Mark International Anti-Corruption Day 2025

As part of its activities to commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) 2025, the African Center will host a special virtual dialogue themed: “Asset Recovery for the Next Generation: Why Reclaiming Stolen Billions Matters for Youth.” This event highlights the urgent need to safeguard Africa’s development by ensuring that stolen public assets, often siphoned through illicit financial flows, are traced, recovered, and reinvested into sectors that directly impact young people. Given that youth make up the largest demographic across the continent, the discussion underscores how effective asset recovery can transform opportunities in education, innovation, employment, and social development. The session will […]

Webinar: African Center Hosts Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Africa’s Voice at CoSP11

Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development invites stakeholders, partners, and civil society actors to a special virtual session titled: “Strengthening Africa’s Voice at CoSP11.” This session will provide a platform to examine shared priorities for enhancing Africa’s representation and influence at the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention against Corruption, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from 15–19 December 2025. The discussion aims to support a more coordinated and strategic African engagement ahead of this global convening. � Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025⏰ Time: […]

Celebrating Excellence: Prof. Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan Honoured as a 2025 NIALS Eminent Jurist

Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan The African Center congratulates Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) and a distinguished member of our Board of Directors, on his recognition as one of the recipients of the 2025 NIALS Eminent Jurists/Legal Icons Fellowship Award. ‎This prestigious honour, conferred by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, celebrates their exceptional contributions to Nigerian law, jurisprudence, legal education, and justice sector reforms. Their decades of service have shaped the nation’s legal landscape and inspired generations of practitioners, scholars, […]

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The African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery, and Sustainable Development (“the African Center”) is an independent civil society organisation based in Nigeria. We work to institute good governance and accountability systems at the local, state, and federal levels of government. We pay particular attention to Goal 16, which aims to create solid institutional foundations for sustainable development.

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Discover the impact, milestones, and future vision of the African Center in our latest Annual Report.

Improving Government Accountability

The Recovery and Return of Stolen Assets

The Implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Vision

We envision a world free from illicit financial flows, where proceeds of crime are recovered and returned to the victims of corruption to improve livelihood and reduce poverty and inequality.

Mission

Our mission is to reinforce the links between governance, asset recovery, and sustainable development goals in line with Agenda 2030 and the promotion of the rule of law, strengthening justice institutions, preventing illicit financial flows, recovering stolen assets, and social reuse of stolen assets.