The Government of Namibia has requested assistance from Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to bolster its fight against corruption. Namibia acknowledged Nigeria’s leadership role in combating corruption across Africa and expressed a desire to learn from its successes.
According to a statement on the ICPC’s website, the partnership aims to provide training opportunities and share expertise with the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The request was made during a visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geise, to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. Geise highlighted Nigeria’s prominent role in fighting corruption in Africa and emphasized the importance of sharing this expertise with other nations.
The ambassador also noted that Namibia has its own anti-corruption agency, the ACC, and expressed interest in learning from Nigeria’s achievements, particularly in recovering stolen assets. He encouraged Nigeria to share its knowledge and success in corruption prevention with other African countries, such as Namibia, rather than seeking solutions outside the continent.
ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, welcomed Namibia’s interest during the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan, reiterating that the fight against corruption in Africa requires collaboration. He emphasized the need for anti-corruption bodies across the continent to unite against the networks of corruption, noting that cooperation would lead to better governance and increased foreign direct investment.
Aliyu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Namibia’s anti-corruption efforts, citing the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries and offering further assistance through Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Academy.