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Nuhu Ribadu

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Education: Bachelors and Masters in Law, Ahmadu Bello University

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Nuhu Ribadu is a visiting fellow at the Center for Global Development. His work at the Center, which began in April 2009, is to draw lessons from his experience for combating corruption worldwide and to provide fresh thinking on the role of international institutions in this fight. Before joining CGD, Nuhu was head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from 2003 to 2007. He served on several economic and anti-corruption commissions and was a key member of Nigeria’s economic management team that drove wide-ranging public sector reforms. Nuhu was awarded with the World Bank’s Jit Gill Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service in recognition of his efforts. Prior to leading the EFCC, Nuhu spent 18 years in the Nigerian police force. A lawyer by training, he received his Bachelors and Masters in Law from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria. Nuhu is also a Senior Fellow at St. Anthony’s College at Oxford University in the UK.

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A Conversation with Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan - Apr 20, 2010

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Center for Global Development hosted a conversation with The Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan, who offered his perspective on several of the key issues that his country faces, including electoral reform, consolidation of the gains of...
Fighting Corruption in Nigeria: Nuhu Ribadu - Apr 19, 2010

Can a few brave souls make a difference in the fight against corruption? My guest on the Global Prosperity Wonkcast this week is Nuhu Ribadu, the former head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission or EFCC and a visiting fellow here at the Center for Global Development. Nuhu is...
Examining the U.S.-Nigeria Relationship in a Time of Transition - Congressional Testimony - Feb 23, 2010

Nuhu Ribadu testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs about the U.S.-Nigeria relationship in a time of transition, focusing on how the United States can help Nigeria continues on a path of democracy and stability.
Capital Loss and Corruption: The Example of Nigeria -- Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee - May 19, 2009

CGD visiting fellow Ruhu Ribadu testifies before the House Financial Services Committee about the effects of corruption on democracy, global markets, and the poor in developing countries. He suggests how the United States could help put an end to corrupt practices.

Examining the U.S.-Nigeria Relationship in a Time of Transition - Congressional Testimony - Feb 23, 2010

Nuhu Ribadu testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs about the U.S.-Nigeria relationship in a time of transition, focusing on how the United States can help Nigeria continues on a path of democracy and stability.
Capital Loss and Corruption: The Example of Nigeria -- Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee - May 19, 2009

CGD visiting fellow Ruhu Ribadu testifies before the House Financial Services Committee about the effects of corruption on democracy, global markets, and the poor in developing countries. He suggests how the United States could help put an end to corrupt practices.
A Conversation with Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan - Apr 20, 2010

On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Center for Global Development hosted a conversation with The Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan, who offered his perspective on several of the key issues that his country faces, including electoral reform, consolidation of the gains of...
Fighting Corruption in Nigeria: Nuhu Ribadu - Apr 19, 2010

Can a few brave souls make a difference in the fight against corruption? My guest on the Global Prosperity Wonkcast this week is Nuhu Ribadu, the former head of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission or EFCC and a visiting fellow here at the Center for Global Development. Nuhu is...
Conversation with Acting President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan (Event Audio) - Apr 14, 2010

Click here to listen to audio from a conversation with Acting President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan on several of the key issues that his country faces, including electoral reform, consolidation of the gains of the Niger Delta Amnesty, the fight against corruption, and improvement to the power...

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Examining the U.S.-Nigeria Relationship in a Time of Transition - Congressional Testimony - Feb 23, 2010
Nuhu Ribadu testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs about the U.S.-Nigeria relationship in a time of transition, focusing on how the United States can help Nigeria continues on a path of democracy and stability.
Capital Loss and Corruption: The Example of Nigeria -- Testimony before the House Financial Services Committee - May 19, 2009
CGD visiting fellow Ruhu Ribadu testifies before the House Financial Services Committee about the effects of corruption on democracy, global markets, and the poor in developing countries. He suggests how the United States could help put an end to corrupt practices.

Congressional Hearing: Capital Loss, Corruption and the Role of Western Financial Institutions - May 19, 2009
Capital Loss, Corruption and the Role of Western Financial Institutions 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 2128 Rayburn House Office Building Full Committee

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