The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has partnered with the Nigeria Customs Service, Borno/Yobe Command, to enhance intelligence sharing aimed at identifying corrupt individuals and public officials involved in the smuggling of contraband goods.
Addressing journalists shortly after a sensitisation meeting with personnel of the service in Maiduguri on Tuesday, the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner overseeing Borno and Yobe States, Linus Gubbi, said the partnership was aimed at fighting corruption and promoting transparency in government.
According to him, the meeting formed part of the agency’s advocacy activities for agencies, departments, and institutions of government on the impact of corruption on public service and national development.
He said, “We cannot develop as a nation without revenue, and that is why we are here to partner and strengthen the bond between ICPC and the Customs Service so that we can have a country where resources are efficiently used for
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