Anti-corruption: ICPC seeks govs' collaboration

• Published date: 21 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Independent Corrupt Practice and Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on state governors to join its efforts at fighting corruption.

Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the ICPC chairman, gave the charge on Friday during the inauguration of the ultra-modern prototype office of the ICPC in Lokoja, Kogi State.

He said the fight against corruption 'is enormous and challenging' and calls for the cooperation and support of all the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

'This is because the ICPC will not relent in its effort to fight corruption to the barest minimum.

'Therefore, the support and cooperation of all the state governors to our struggle will go a long way in defeating corruption.

'It will interest you to know that in spite of the daunting challenges, we are making progress in the fight against corruption, because a lot of progress has been made,' he said.

Owasanoye said the commission planned to have offices in the 36 states of the federation, including Abuja to ensure that the staff of the commission could operate in an environment conducive for better performance.

He expressed...