Namibian Officials Call On Nigeria For Help In Strengthening Anti-Corruption Measures

Namibian Officials Call On Nigeria For Help In Strengthening Anti-Corruption MeasuresThe Namibian government has reached out to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to discuss potential training opportunities and knowledge sharing with personnel from the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This initiative was announced on Friday during a courtesy visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, to the ICPC headquarters. He emphasized Nigeria’s significant role in the fight against corruption in Africa, advocating for the sharing of its expertise with other nations on the continent.

Ambassador Geiseb noted that Namibia has its own anti-corruption agency, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC), and expressed a keen interest in learning from Nigeria’s successes, particularly in asset recovery efforts led by the ICPC and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

“The fight against corruption is evolving in Africa, and we believe Nigeria should take the lead in sharing its expertise. We hope it will open its doors to other African countries like Namibia,” he stated. “It’s not ideal for Namibia to seek knowledge outside the continent.”

In response, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, welcomed the Namibian Ambassador during the launch of the ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028. He reiterated that the fight against corruption cannot be conducted in isolation and expressed readiness to collaborate with other anti-corruption bodies across Africa.

Dr. Aliyu noted that the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the training arm of the ICPC, would facilitate the training request from the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission.

“Corruption networks operate on a continental scale, so we must unite to combat these illicit methods. This collaboration can lead to improved governance and attract foreign direct investment in Africa,” he said. He also mentioned the existing Memorandum of Understanding signed by his predecessor, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, and assured that the ICPC remains open to providing assistance to Namibia’s anti-corruption efforts.

“We have our own Anti-Corruption Academy for training, and I believe that when your personnel come to us, we can learn from each other,” he concluded.

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