The Namibian government has sought help from Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat corruption within its borders.
Recognizing Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s anti-corruption efforts, Namibia aims to learn from the country’s successes.
According to a statement released on October 12, the collaboration is intended to “explore training opportunities and share expertise with Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the fight against corruption.”
This request was made during a visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geise, to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja on October 11. Geise emphasized Nigeria’s prominent role in Africa’s battle against corruption and called for its knowledge to be shared with other African nations.
He noted that Namibia has its own anti-corruption body but seeks to learn from Nigeria’s achievements, particularly in asset recovery through the ICPC and EFCC.
Geise said, “The fight against corruption is advancing across the continent, and we believe Nigeria should take the lead in sharing its expertise, allowing countries like Namibia to benefit.”
ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, welcomed Geise’s presence at the launch of the commission’s Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028, stressing the importance of continental cooperation in tackling corruption.
He expressed the commission’s willingness to work with other African anti-corruption bodies to combat corruption, noting, “Corrupt individuals have their networks, and we must unite as a continent to disrupt their activities.”
Aliyu also highlighted an existing MoU signed by his predecessor, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, and extended an invitation to the ACC to collaborate through their Anti-corruption Academy for mutual learning.