The Government of Namibia has sought assistance from Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to bolster its efforts in combating corruption. Namibia emphasized Nigeria’s leadership in Africa’s anti-corruption fight and expressed a desire to learn from its success.
This request was made during a visit by Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja where he highlighted Nigeria’s prominent role in the fight against corruption across Africa, stating that “Nigeria occupies an exalted position in the fight against corruption, and its expertise needs to be shared with other African countries.”
He further expressed Namibia’s interest in learning about Nigeria’s success, particularly in recovering stolen assets through the ICPC and EFCC.
“The fight against corruption is taking a new dimension in Africa, and Nigeria should lead in sharing its expertise,” Geiseb said. He added that Namibia would prefer learning from other African nations like Nigeria rather than seeking assistance outside the continent.
In response, ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu (SAN) acknowledged Geiseb’s visit and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in combating corruption across Africa.
“Those who indulge in corruption have their networks. So, we too on the continent need to come together to disrupt their illegal activities,” Aliyu stated, noting that such cooperation could enhance good governance and attract foreign direct investment.
Aliyu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to assisting Namibia and other African countries.
