Namibia’s Government has contacted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to seek training and knowledge-sharing opportunities for its Anti-Corruption Commission in their battle against corruption.
This was announced on Friday during a courtesy visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, to the ICPC headquarters.
Geiseb noted Nigeria’s significant role in Africa’s fight against corruption and stressed the importance of sharing its expertise with other nations. He mentioned that Namibia also has an anti-corruption body, the Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC), and expressed a desire to learn from Nigeria’s successes, particularly regarding asset recovery through the ICPC and EFCC.
“The approach to combating corruption is evolving across the continent, and we believe Nigeria should lead in sharing its experiences. We hope ICPC and EFCC will welcome other African nations, like Namibia, to learn from them,” he stated.
In reply, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, thanked the Namibian Ambassador for attending the launch of the ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028, reiterating the need for a united front against corruption in Africa.
He assured that the ICPC is eager to collaborate with other anti-corruption organizations and mentioned the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) as a resource for training Namibian personnel.
“Corruption relies on networks, so we need to work together to dismantle these illegal operations. This unity will foster good governance and boost foreign investment in the region,” he said.
Dr. Aliyu acknowledged a previous Memorandum of Understanding signed by his predecessor, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, and reaffirmed that ICPC remains open to assisting the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission. He expressed optimism that both sides could learn from one another through the academy’s training programs.