Nigeria Integrity Idol: Reality TV show celebrates most honest public officials

By Chris Giles, CNN

Updated 1630 GMT (0030 HKT) February 1, 2018

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The stars of the show. The competition aims to highlight integrity and honesty in outstanding public officials. The event runs in five countries and began in Nepal in 2014. This year's winner was Nuzo Eziechi, an official at the Bureau for Public Enterprise.
Photos: Nigeria announces winner of Integrity Idol
Integrity Idol – The stars of the show. The competition aims to highlight integrity and honesty in outstanding public officials. The event runs in five countries and began in Nepal in 2014. This year's winner was Nuzo Eziechi, an official at the Bureau for Public Enterprise.
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After 11,000 nominees five finalist were chosen. During the week the candidates are filmed and featured on national television. Nigerian citizens voted online and by SMS.
Photos: Nigeria announces winner of Integrity Idol
Integrity Idol – After 11,000 nominees five finalist were chosen. During the week the candidates are filmed and featured on national television. Nigerian citizens voted online and by SMS.
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The winner of Integrity Idol in Nigeria, Nuzo Eziechi. "I am incredibly excited to be honored as Nigeria's Integrity Idol."
Photos: Nigeria announces winner of Integrity Idol
Integrity Idol – The winner of Integrity Idol in Nigeria, Nuzo Eziechi. "I am incredibly excited to be honored as Nigeria's Integrity Idol."
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The project was started by Accountability Lab, an NGO. It is supported by volunteers.
Photos: Nigeria announces winner of Integrity Idol
Integrity Idol – The project was started by Accountability Lab, an NGO. It is supported by volunteers.
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