The Government of Namibia has officially reached out to Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for assistance in its fight against corruption. This partnership underscores Nigeria’s leadership in battling corruption across Africa and highlights Namibia’s desire to benefit from Nigeria’s proven expertise in this area.

During a recent visit to Abuja, Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geise, emphasized the importance of collaborating with Nigeria, noting that “Nigeria occupies an exalted position in the fight against corruption in Africa.” He added that Namibia hopes to learn from the remarkable successes achieved by the ICPC and EFCC, particularly in recovering stolen assets and curbing illicit activities.

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The Namibian government seeks to strengthen its anti-corruption strategies through training opportunities and the sharing of best practices with Nigeria. The collaboration aims to foster knowledge exchange between Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Nigerian institutions, further advancing the anti-corruption agenda on the continent.

ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, expressed his appreciation for the partnership during the launch of ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028. He reiterated that tackling corruption cannot be done in isolation and requires a united front across African nations. “Those who indulge in corruption have their networks,” Aliyu noted. “We too, on the continent, need to come together to disrupt these illegal methods.”