The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has called for proper synergy among armed forces and paramilitary agencies to stem the tide of corruption in Nigeria.
ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop themed “21st Century Policing: Capacity Building Techniques and Brand Management for Security Image Makers.”
Aliyu, in the workshop which had articipants drawn from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Army, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, among others, said ICPC is willing to work with other sister agencies in the security sector to prevent corruption.
“Undoubtedly, the war against corruption cannot be won in a swoop, neither can it be won by ICPC or any anti-corruption agency alone, but by a series of efforts involving stakeholders like you. This is where your role as the image makers of your agencies comes to the fore”, he said.
The Provost of Anti Corruption Academy of Nigeria, Olawale Babawale explained that given the strategic role of public relations practitioners as the image makers of their organisations, 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 organisations.
“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. This way, we believe that the foundation for a long-term sustainable assault on corruption is laid,” babawale explained.
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