ICPC Wants Synergy With Armed Forces, Para-Military Agencies.

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is calling for proper synergy among armed forces and paramilitary agencies to stem the tide of corruption in Nigeria.

ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, who disclosed this at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop tagged “21st Century Policing: Capacity Building Techniques and Brand Management for Security Image Makers in Abuja spoke through the Secretary to the Commission, Clifford Okwudiri Okparaodu, that, the ICPC is willing to work with other sister agencies in the security sector to prevent corruption.

Provost of Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria, Professor Olawale Babawale, also said, since its inception in 2014, the academy has successfully trained over 24,000 participants, across the ECOWAS sub-region and the African Union, using hybrid methods.

He also said, given the strategic role of public relations practitioners as the image makers of their organizations, they are expected to be the bastion of integrity and veritable partners in the war against corruption especially for the military, paramilitary, law enforcement, and registered private security organizations.

Professor Babawale said, the learning objectives have been formulated in such a way that participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills that would enable them to become viable partners in the anti-corruption war, while also carrying out their duties effectively, using contemporary strategies.