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Dimeji Bankole

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Dimeji Bankole, Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives
In a HARDtalk interview shown on 12th May 2008, Stephen Sackur talks to the speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives.


One year after a presidential election condemned by the international community as rigged, Nigeria's federal

government says it is cracking down on corruption. Former President Obasanjo and his family are under close scrutiny. One of his children faces charges.

Dimeji Bankole is the speaker of

Nigeria's House of Representatives. Is there any reason for Nigerians to believe the kickback culture is really coming to an end.

HARDtalk is broadcast on BBC World News at 03:30 GMT, 08:30 GMT, 14:30 GMT, 20:30 GMT and 22:30 GMT.

Hardtalk can also be seen on BBC News at 04:30 & 23:30.

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Stephen Sackur asks about the federal government’s crack down on corruption.


What action is the House of Representatives taking against corruption in Nigeria?


Dimeji Bankole tells HARDtalk that funds from the International community needs to be monitored to prevent corruption.




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