The Namibian government has turned to Nigeria for assistance in enhancing its fight against corruption. Namibia has sought the support of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing Nigeria's leadership role in combating corruption across Africa.
A statement from the ICPC website on Saturday, October 12, highlighted that the partnership aims to facilitate training opportunities and share expertise with Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). This collaboration is expected to strengthen Namibia's efforts to tackle corruption.
The request was made on Friday, October 11, during a visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geise, to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. Geise emphasized that Nigeria's success in combating corruption serves as an example for other African nations, and its expertise should be shared across the continent.
The Ambassador also noted that Namibia has its own anti-corruption agency, the ACC, and expressed interest in learning from Nigeria's achievements, particularly in asset recovery through the ICPC and EFCC. He praised Nigeria's role in leading the continent's anti-corruption efforts, stating, “The fight against corruption is evolving in Africa, and Nigeria’s experience should be shared with countries like Namibia. We should look to our own continent for such learning rather than seeking help from outside Africa.”
In response, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, expressed his appreciation for Geise’s visit, especially during the launch of ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028. He emphasized that fighting corruption cannot be done in isolation and that cooperation among African countries is crucial to overcoming this challenge.
Aliyu stated, “Corruption networks operate across borders, so we must unite on the continent to disrupt their illegal methods. This will promote good governance and encourage foreign direct investment in Africa.”
He further reiterated Nigeria's commitment to supporting Namibia’s anti-corruption efforts, citing the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries. Aliyu added that Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Academy could play a pivotal role in training Namibian officials, fostering mutual learning and collaboration between the two nations.
The partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening anti-corruption measures in Africa, with Nigeria leading the way in promoting transparency and good governance across the continent.
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