The Namibian government has turned to Nigeria for support in its ongoing fight against corruption, citing Nigeria’s leadership in tackling corruption across Africa. Namibia is looking to collaborate with Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agencies, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to share expertise and training resources.
Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, made the request during a courtesy visit to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. Geiseb noted that Namibia aims to learn from Nigeria’s successes, particularly in asset recovery and the prosecution of high-profile corruption cases.
“Nigeria has a wealth of experience in the fight against corruption,” Geiseb said. “We hope to benefit from this expertise, especially in areas such as asset recovery and enforcement.”
Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeks training opportunities for its staff through Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Academy, which provides specialized training programs for African countries.
ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, welcomed the partnership, emphasizing that corruption is a cross-border challenge that requires a united African effort. “Corruption networks are international, so we must also collaborate as a continent to disrupt these illegal operations,” Aliyu stated.
Aliyu also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to supporting other African nations in their anti-corruption efforts, highlighting past collaborations and ongoing initiatives. The ICPC and EFCC are renowned for their significant progress in asset recovery, anti-graft campaigns, and public sector accountability, making them valuable partners for Namibia’s ACC.
The collaboration between Nigeria and Namibia is expected to strengthen governance and promote transparency across both nations, contributing to the broader fight against corruption in Africa.
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