The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has pledged increased synergy with Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, on trainings and stamping out corruption.
The ICPC Commissioner, Mr Garba Tukur-Idris, who gave the assurance when he received Mr. Kamal Muhammad, the NCS Area Comptroller in charge of Sokoto/Zamfara area command on courtesy visit on Thursday in Sokoto, commended the Comptroller on the visit which will strengthen their relationship.
“The agency’s war corruption is key to good governance, growth and development of the country.
“It is important for all agencies of government to collaborate to stem the tide of corruption in the country, ” Tukur-Idris said.
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He restated the commission’s commitment to detect and tackle corruption that has negative impact on Nigeria’s image.
“The impact of corruption is manifested in underdevelopment and poverty which makes the prospect of investment unappealing,” he said, adding that the responsibility for projecting the country in a positive light must be a collective effort.
Tukur-Idris reiterated that the agencies had lasting relationships at all levels and assured of maximum support towards reducing corruption to the barest minimum.
The ICPC commissioner recalled that predecessors had left a legacy of strategic partnerships with organizations which needed to build upon.
