Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission Probes Fast-Tracked Application Complaints, Vows To Sanction Erring Officers
CAC in the statement also assured the public that it is taking steps to address the issue.
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has vowed to sanction any erring staff found flouting its set guidelines and standard operating procedures, irrespective of their position.
The Commission, reacting to complaints and reports of alleged preferential treatment in processing applications, emphasised its commitment to fairness.
“The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has noted wit concern series of complaints and reports, especially on social media, that applications are being fast-tracked by its officers at the expense of others,” the management said in a statement on Thursday.
“We, however, wish to state that all applications are treated equally on merit and on a first-come, first-served basis while some paid services are offered same-day upon request on the Companies Registration Portal (CRP).”
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CAC in the statement also assured the public that it is taking steps to address the issue.
“The Commission does not take the allegations lightly and is therefore investigating them with a view to dealing decisively with anyone involved,” it said.
To enhance transparency, CAC announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its registration process.
“In a bid to further enhance transparency, the Commission has completed arrangements to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive the entire registration process and eliminate human interference in line with global best practices,” the statement added.
The Registrar-General has called on the public to provide evidence against any officer engaging in misconduct, assuring that disciplinary actions will follow any verified allegations.
The Commission reaffirmed its dedication to providing efficient services and urged customers to report any irregularities for swift resolution.
