The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Dr. Musa A. Aliyu, has called on all Nigerians to adopt preventive measures in fighting corruption.
The Chairman made this call through the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Clifford O. Oparaodu, when the American Business Council (ABC), paid him a visit at the ICPC headquarters.
Oparaodu stressed the importance of adopting preventive methods in fighting corruption as he highlights the prevention aspect of the Commission’s mandate.
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He noted that ICPC through its Public Enlightenment and Education Department has set up Anti-Corruption Clubs (SACs) in schools to enlighten the younger generation on the dangers of corruption and to enlist their support against corruption.
He particularly stressed that since greed, poverty, abuse of office and other vices have stalled the fight against corruption in Nigeria, it’s important that Nigerians take the fight against corruption personally to boost economic development.
“The fight against corruption cannot be done by the anti-graft agencies alone,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Joe Abah, Country Director Development Activities International (DAI), and Steering Committee member Private Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDDF), said his forum has focus on questions revolving around the level of corruption, lack of accountability and decline of trust in governance.
He stated further that as Nigeria celebrates 25 years of unbroken democracy, the forum’s objectives also include addressing issues of corruption, strengthening democracy, reinforcing democratic institutions, promoting capacity building and civic education; land tenure reforms and data-driven dialogue.
Abah stressed the need for institutions to collaborate to rid the nation of corruption as the government cannot win the fight alone.