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Defence/Security

Policing: Okiro says 4-year tenure for I-G will ensure stability

By Joseph Edeh

Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Mike Okiro, said the amendment of Section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020, to allow for a four-year tenure for the office of the I-G would stabilise the police system.

Okiro said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.

He that the amendment would afford the I-G adequate time to execute programmes initiated within the period.

“The four-year tenure will ensure stability within the Nigeria Police. This will help sustain institutional knowledge and prevent disruptions.

“The four-year tenure will also ensure increased productivity and efficiency in carrying out responsibilities.

“It is my strong conviction that this will allow the I-G to focus on his longer-term planning, goal-setting, and successful execution,” he said.

NAN reports that the Senate recently amended Section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020, to allow the I-G to complete a four-year term irrespective of age or years of service.

Okiro said that as former chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), he had recommended that the I-G should only be removed from office by two-thirds of the senate and not the president.

“The police and the country are losing in this situation because there is no stability in the system,” he said.

Okiro said that sometimes inspectors-general of police stay in office at the President’s discretion and so have no tenure security.

“The law has now negated the 60 and 35 years retirement age and years of service respectively in the civil service. With this law now, the I-G can concentrate on the benefit of the police and the country,” he said.

NAN further reports that with the amendment, anybody appointed to the office of the I-G would remain in the office until the end of the four-year term stipulated in the letter of appointment.

On Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, the former I-G urged the political class to fulfill the promises made to Nigerians during campaigns.

He said Nigeria has all it takes as a country to do better.

“The political class should fulfill what it promised the electorate during the electioneering and  Nigeria would be great if we could all unite”.

The former chairman of PSC called on Nigerians to contribute their quota to the country’s development as no government can do it alone. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Emmanuel Yashim

Defence/Security

AU Chief attributes insecurity in Sahel to weak governance, corruptions, others

By Taiye Agbaje/Funmilayo Adeyemi

Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, the African Union Chief Mediator on Sudan, has enumerated factors fueling insecurity in the Sahel region, including weak governance and corruption.

Chambas, a guest lecturer at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture in Abuja, said military solution alone would not address the problem.

According to him, weak governance and corruption has helped to create a conducive environment for insecurity.

He said the Sahel region is so vast that there are lots of ungoverned spaces in the zone, causing the increase in the insecurity rate.

The AU chief also listed crisis in Libya, Sudan, Mali, among other factors that could be attributed to the challenge .

Besides, he said foreign interference and external forces had equally explored this for their own interest.

Chambas, who said the shrinking of Lake Chad Basin, particularly the Lake Chad, had caused more harm than good in the Sahel region, said focus should also be given to financing and supply network of the terror groups.

“These (issues of financing and supply network) should be effectively cut off or addressed.

“We see them (terrorists) riding hundreds of thousands of motorbikes. How are they getting these and the fueling? These are what we should interrogate,” he said.

He said issues of weak regional cooperation had further taken a toll on the insecurity problem.

Chambas said to tackle the problem headon, efforts should be made to alleviate poverty and inequality by countries in the region.

He said to deal with the root causes, social.amenities should be provided for the communities in Sahel region.

He said institutions should be straightened, including financial autonomy for local governments.

According to him, decentralisation will be meaningless without financial decentralisation.

He said this would assist the local government administrators to construct feeder roads and other infrastructure needed for the good of the people.

Besides, he said issues of farmer-herder clash should also be looked into by providing finance and introducing modern method of farming in the communities.

Chambas also said that women and the youths, who constitute larger population, should be empowered.

“It is not normal to keep them marginalised,” he said.

He said the youths, who had most been mobilised by the terror groups, should be empowered through entrepreneurial training, among others.

He said regional cooperation and initiatives should be stepped up.

“Nigeria should cooperate with neighbouring countries to address the insecurity

“This will ensure joint border protection,” he said.

Chambas, however, commended Nigerian government’s role in the establishment of the Multi-national Joint Task Force.

The Lecture with theme, “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options” was conceived by the management of NAN as part of efforts to tackle the menace of insecurity in the Sahel and Nigeria.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

Defence/Security

ICPC recovered N13bn diverted public funds in September – Chairman

 Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of N13 billion diverted public funds in September.

ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, who made the announcement in his address of welcome at the launch of ICPC Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 on Wednesday in Abuja, described the feat as a remarkable achievement.

According to him, the impressive haul is a testament to the commission’s relentless efforts at combating corruption and ensuring accountability in Nigeria.

”Over the past years, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate; for example, we recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024 alone.

”This is just one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfill our mandate.

”We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalise our operations and enable more efficient investigations, case management, and internal processes.

”This transformation will position the commission as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption, keeping us one step ahead of criminal activities in the digital age,” he said.

Aliyu said that the commission was also developing a specialised curriculum aimed at enhancing the enforcement capacity of our personnel.

”This initiative equips our officers with the skills and expertise needed to address the complexities of corruption cases with the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.

”We are decentralising the anti-corruption efforts by empowering state governments through the mobilisation of state attorneys-general.

”This approach ensures that state governments are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively combat corruption at the local level,” he said.

The ICPC chairman recalled that the commission successfully held a conference with state attorneys-general in September, adding that more than 30 state chief law officers attended.

He said that in response to the findings from the Third National Corruption Survey, the commission had intensified efforts to broaden the reach of the anti-corruption campaign by actively engaging citizens, civil society and the media.

”A key part of this initiative is our upcoming EthicsPod digital community, designed to foster a culture of transparency and accountability across both public offices and everyday life nationwide.

”These efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy, forming the backbone of our Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028, which builds on our past achievements and charts a clear path for the future,” he said.

“SAP, in line with our ‘CARE for Impact’ initiative (Culture, Accountability, Responsibility, and Efficiency), provided a comprehensive roadmap for achieving our goals over the next five years.

”It aligns with key national policies such as the Nigeria Agenda 2050, the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2022-2026, and the National Ethics and Integrity Policy, among others.

”As part of this strategy, we will continue to strengthen our institutional integrity and deepen collaborations with other stakeholders,” he said.

The ICPC boss stressed the need to intensify efforts on prevention of corruption and corrupt practices.

”As we know, prevention is better than cure, and the ICPC has intensified efforts to identify institutional and administrative vulnerabilities through System Studies and Corruption Risk Assessments.

”We have also continued to engage with the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), reinforcing our grassroots monitoring mechanisms.

”As we look ahead, the success of this strategic plan will rely heavily on synergy, collaboration, and strategic partnerships, and I want to reaffirm the ICPC’s commitment to a multi-agency approach in tackling corruption,” he said.

According to him, the journey required collective sacrifice, discipline, and integrity from all stakeholders.

“Together, we can institutionalise integrity in our systems and mobilise our citizenry to embrace the anti-corruption war,” Aliyu said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

Defence/Security

Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna fairly tried by military court martial – DHQ

By Sumaila Ogbaje

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna of the Nigerian Navy was fairly tried and dismissed by a military court-martial in accordance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, recently ordered investigation into alleged illegal incarceration of the ex-naval rating by an officer.

The Acting Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, said this at a news conference while reviewing  the outcome of the investigation on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said the ex-naval rating pleaded guilty to the charges during the court-martial hearing.

Gusau said the ex-Seaman with service number M5759, last served under Exercise AYAM AKPATUMA which was a joint operation under DHQ.

He said the case involving Haruna started when he was found misbehaving during a parade at a coordinating conference of the Commanding Officer (CO), who was addressing troops preparing for operation.

The Spokesman said that while the CO was addressing the troops, the ex-naval rating continually interrupted the address,  which warranted the officer to direct him to report to the guard room.

Gusau said that the ex-seaman refused to obey the order which made the commander to order his arrest, adding that Haruna resisted and expended 16 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition belonging to the NN with the aim of preventing other soldiers from taking him into custody.

He said that investigation was conducted and the ex-naval rating recommended to be court-martial, adding that he was eventually tried by a General Court-Martial (GCM) from Dec. 20, 2022 to Feb. 7, 2023.

“Notably, the trial of Ex Seaman Abbas Haruna M5759 by GCM was based on the authority that as serving personnel, he was subject to both military and civil laws.

“Accordingly, at the conclusion of proceedings, the GCM found Ex Seaman Abbas Haruna M5759 guilty on all counts.

“Based on this, he was sentenced to Reduction in Rate from Seaman to Ordinary Seaman on Count One and Dismissal with Ignominy on Counts 2 and 3 with effect from 7 February 2023.

“Thereafter, the ex rating was placed on open arrest at the arrival hall in Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja pending confirmation of the sentences by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS).

“The Record of Proceedings (ROP) of the trial was forwarded to DHQ on June 27, 2023 and subsequently transmitted to Naval Headquarters (NHQ) on Aug. 8, 2023.

“The sentences of the GCM were thereafter confirmed by the CNS with effect from 19 September 2024,” he said.

Gusau said that the ex-seaman was duly represented by his lawyer throughout the trial, and dismissed as ‘false’ alleged incarceration without trial by his wife.

NAN reports that video clips of the court-martial proceeding were also played during the briefing where the ex- naval rating pleaded guilty.

The defence spokesman urged members of the public to discountenance the claim of unjust incarceration by the dismissed navy personnel. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Rabiu Sani-Ali

General News , Defence/Security

NAN Inaugural Lecture: Why we choose insecurity in Sahel—Ali

By Funmilayo Adeyemi/Sumaila Ogbaje

The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, says it is about time NAN charts a course on pathways to peace and economic prosperity in the continent.

Ali stated this in Abuja on Monday while speaking on the agency’s Inaugural International Lecture on Insecurity in the Sahel slated for Thursday, Oct. 3.

The topic of the lecture is “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options’’.

He said the lecture is expected to interrogate the root causes of the violence troubling the Sahel.

According to Ali, given its strategic importance in the last 48 years of existence, NAN must play a very pivotal role in giving direction on political, economic, and social issues.

“What NAN is doing is to tell the world that beyond reporting factually and objectively, it can intervene on contemporary issues with the view of finding pathways to a greater nation and continent,’’ he said.

The managing director explained that the lecture was aimed at igniting an international conversation around flashpoints in the Sahel.

“Security is the basic; without security, a nation cannot make progress, there will be no economic and social development.

“We’ve seen it in the Northwest where bandits take front row seats and conducting their nefarious activity with impunity, without any fear of reprisals.

“Agriculture has been suffering in the Northeast where there is insurgency,’’ he said.

Ali further explained that the lecture would look at a wide range of issues on insecurity while proffering ways government could tackle the menace headlong.

“We are not looking at insecurity from a local or national level; we’re taking it on a wider paradigm, a bigger scale.

“So. we think there is a nexus also between what’s happening in the Sahel and here, just like we believe that there is a nexus between corruption and insecurity,’’ he added.

Ali expressed the optimism that the outcomes of the lecture, after being compiled and sent to appropriate quarters, would contribute to finding lasting solutions to the insecurity issues in the Sahel.

NAN reports that the lecture is also expected to provide public discourse on the debilitating challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, militancy and violent ultra-nationalism among others in the country.

It will also examine its impact on Nigeria’s territorial integrity and lay bare the options available to policy strategists based on the country’s security architecture. (NAN)(www.nannnews.ng)

Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi/Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

Defence/Security

NAN MD urges Nigerians to be security conscious

By Sumaila Ogbaje/Funmilayo Adeyemi

The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has called on Nigerians to support the efforts of the government in addressing the security challenges bedeviling the nation.

Ali made the call on Monday in Abuja, while speaking on the agency’s Inaugural International Lecture on Insecurity in the Sahel slated for Thursday, Oct. 3.

The topic of the lecture is “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options’’.

He said that the challenges of terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in the country required the cooperation and support of the citizens for the security agencies to effectively address them.

“My appeal to Nigerians is to be security conscious, to support government efforts, report bad acts, even among the security operatives.

“There are a lot of them; we have seen that some, unfortunately, also connive with criminal elements.

“It has been known that some actually provide logistic support to criminal elements

“So I appeal to Nigerians to support government’s  efforts in tackling this menace,’’ he said.

Ali said that NAN would leverage on its wide reach to ensure that recommendations from the lecture were given attention by the relevant authorities and stakeholders.

According to him, array of personalities who are active players in both local and international politics and security are expected at the event.

He said that the choice of Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas as the guest speaker was as a result of his extensive knowledge in global diplomacy, peace and security, especially in Africa.

“He was the ECOWAS Commission President, before moving to be United Nations rapporteur on Sahel.

“Currently he is the chief UN negotiator in Sudan, where there is a raging internecine war currently.

“So you can see he is well versed, he is well-marinated to deliver a lecture on Sahel and insecurity, the genesis, the impact, the options,’’ he said.

The Managing Director added that the former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, would chair the event while notable scholars and ex-top military and intelligence officers would feature as discussants. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi/Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

Defence/Security

PIND adopts strategy to promote sustainable peace in Bayelsa

By Nathan Nwakamma

The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), has adopted the Social Cohesion Initiative as a strategy to promote peace in Bayelsa communities.

Aniekan Archibong, PIND’s EU Project Team Lead, said at an interactive forum in Kaima, Kolokuma/Opokuma, that the initiative would build understanding between communities and security agencies.

Archibong said that the essence was to foster dialogue and collaboration, aimed at addressing the deep-rooted issues driving violence and criminality in the region.

“This forum has brought together youths and community leaders from Odi and Kaima, also in attendance are government representatives and security operatives.

“The programme is part of our community-based project which is aimed at tackling criminality and violence in the Niger Delta,” he said.

The PIND official further said that the initiative marked a significant milestone in efforts to reduce tensions and improve security in communities.

“The focus is to build trust through interactive sessions, role plays, and discussions that will encourage open communication among stakeholders.

“With this initiative, we have witnessed a powerful transformation in the relationship between youth and security actors.

“It has shown that through dialogue and collaborations, long-standing mistrusts can be replaced with understanding and cooperation.

“Our interactions here will create a conducive atmosphere to build understanding and broaden our perspectives towards peace,” he said.

Speaking at the event, Chief Truman Abiama, Secretary, Odi Chiefs Council, identified politics as a major cause of violence and insecurity in many community.

“Sometimes, politicians mount pressures on security agencies to free criminals and other breakers of the law.

“Some prominent people in communities even serve as patrons to cult groups, they protect cultists, and make them famous. There is need for a change,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that participants used the event to examine the relationship between security agencies and communities.

They also used the meeting to review the challenges faced by the parties with a view to making conflict-resolving  recommendations.

NAN reports that initiative is being funded by the EU in partnership with PIND, Stakeholders Democracy Network, Academic Associate Peaceworks and others.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Azubuike Okeh

Defence/Security

We’ll eradicate corruption in basic education sector- ICPC

From Left: Hon. Dachung Bogos, former Deputy Chairman House Committee on Anti Corruption, The Executive Secretary Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Dr Hamid Bobboyi and Prof. Olatunde Babawale, Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) Provost during a three-day capacity-building workshop for SUBEBs FCT-UBEB officials on Tuesday in Abuja

By Isaac Aregbesola

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to tackling corruption in the basic education sector.

Aliyu said this at a three-day capacity-building workshop for State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) officials on Tuesday, in Abuja.

The workshop is anchored by ICPC training and research arm, the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), in collaboration with the Foundation for Transparency and Accountability.

The chairman was represented by Mrs Grace Agha-Ibe, Director Special Services, ICPC.

Aliyu, who expressed concern over the harm corruption and corrupt practices had caused in the education sector, said that all hands must be on deck to bring the monster under control.

While tasking officials in the sector on promoting transparency and accountability, he expressed worry that lack of transparency and accountability had caused a huge chunk in the sector.

“Corruption is a cancer that ramifies every sector of our national life and the education sector has not been spared. Indeed the lower end of the education ladder has witnessed more of its impact.

“According to the British Council, about one-fifth of the world’s 60 million out-of school children are in Nigeria. Children that are able to access schools typically learn little.

“From enrolment, to the provision of textbooks and equipment, appointment and management of teachers, assessment of teaching and learning processes, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of schools.

“As well as monitoring of projects execution, tales of unpalatable experiences abound.

“Corruption is at the heart of the unpalatable experiences in basic education. Lack of transparency and accountability has led to a huge chunk of corruption in the sector,” he said.

According to him, the direct and indirect impact of this on access and quality of education cannot be overemphasised.

“As critical stakeholders in the basic education sub-sector, officials of SUBEBS and FCT UBEB are expected to live above hoard and also be seen to do so in the discharge of their functions,” he said.

He expressed the determination of the commission to enforce and prevent corruption in the public education sector.

“The ICPC is committed to its enforcement, prevention, and public education functions and ready to partner with the SUBEB and FCT UBEB in eradicating corruption in the basic education sector,” he said.

Prof. Olatunde Babawale, ACAN Provost, in his address of welcome said the workshop demonstrated the participants’ interest in the fight against corruption.

“There is a critical need to expand the band of stakeholders that are dedicated to fighting the war against corruption in Nigeria.

“Given the situation of the education sector and basic education in particular, the war must be fought at every level if we are to achieve sustainable results.

“For us at the Academy, we are driven by the philosophy that corruption and related crimes can be controlled and managed through a system of training and re-training.

“This will produce sound anti-corruption policies, operational efficiency and good management culture. This is why this workshop has been put together,” he said.

He said that the expectation was to achieve two critical outcomes which include promotion of transparency and accountability in the administration of SUBEBs and FCT UBEB.

He said that it also included development of participants’ skills for safeguarding their workplace against corruption and fraud.

The Executive Secretary Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Dr Hamid Bobboyi, stressed on the need to capacity training for teachers to provide quality education for the nation.

“We should make sure that our teachers are properly trained equipped and well remunerated.

“We need to look into the future, we need to put in all our energy to develop education sector for the future,” he said

He expressed concern that paucity of fund had been a great challenge for the development of education; he therefore called for proper management in the available few resources to develop the education sector in the country.(NAN)

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Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Defence/Security

Yahaya Bello advised to avail self in court Wednesday

 The embattled former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been advised to avail himself in court on Wednesday over alleged N80.2bn money laundering case.

The former Kogi governor has been having a running-battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N80.2bn fraud.

A source close to the commission on Monday told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Bello’s appearance at Federal High Court in Abuja, where the anti-graft agency is trying him, would enable him take his plea.

The trial Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, at the last sitting held that proceedings would continue in spite of the appeal filed by the defendant before the Court of Appeal.

The court subsequently adjourned the matter till Sept. 25, for arraignment.

According to the source, the appearance would afford the former governor  to take his plea in the 19- count charge filed against him.

Bello has avoided court sessions scheduled for his arraignment for at least five times, specifically on April 18, April 23, May 10, June 13 and July 17.

It would be recalled that the court on April 17, issued a warrant for his arrest.

However, operatives of the EFCC’s  attempt to effect his arrest at his residence in Wuse District, Abuja was frustrated by the police attached to the premises.

Subsequently, the EFCC declared the former governor wanted.

“The only saving grace and last opportunity is for him to show up in court on Wednesday, Sept. 25,  to take his plea.

”The commission is not perturbed about all his moves because charges have been drafted against him already, and his delay tactics about taking his plea could only worsen his case.

“His last opportunity is to make himself available in court. That is the only thing that can help his case,” the source said.

It would be recalled that Ohaire Michael, Media aide to Bello, in a statement a week ago, said that the former governor was ready to honour the EFCC invitation to clear his name as he had nothing to hide.

Bello, according to the source, came to the EFCC, but he was turned down due to his perceived calculated moves to compromise the operational procedures of the EFCC.

“The EFCC is a highly professional agency with strict guidelines about arrest, bail, surrender of wanted suspects, investigation and prosecution.

“Bello came carrying himself like an emperor in an environment where he is a suspect.

“Besides, the commission reportedly stumbled on some intelligence regarding his motives for surrendering, which could jeorpadise his trial eventually.

“All these made the chairman, Ola Olukoyede to act swiftly and turned down his contrived surrender offer,” another source said

The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed that the new court session had been slated for Wednesday but declined further comments on the matter

Defence/Security

Media, important ally in anti-corruption campaign – EFCC

By Isaac Aregbesola

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says collaboration with the media will strengthen the fight against corruption in the country.

Olukoyede said this when the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

He described the media as an important ally in fighting and defeating the menace of corruption in the country.

According to Olukoyede, appropriate and effective public enlightenment is a significant tool used by the commission in ensuring a paradigm shift in the perception of corruption among Nigerians.

“We believe that concerning our mandate, we must have strong synergy with the media; the News Agency of Nigeria, especially.

”It is extremely important because part of the factors we can deploy to really fight this war is public enlightenment, and the major stakeholders are the media people.

“Without you it will be extremely difficult to reach the grassroots and let the people know how endemic this problem is, and the need for us to all come together to collaborate.

”The job is not only for the law enforcement agencies; it is for everybody,” he said.

According to him, there is nowhere in the world that anti-corruption agencies succeed without collaboration with the media and civil society.

”These are the people that will drum up whatever you are doing and where there is sentiments, they are the people that will be able to balance things up,” he said.

On the effect of corruption in Nigeria and Africa, Olukoyede said corruption had a strong relationship with insecurity, stressing that security could only be achieved when the fight against corruption is won.

”As a matter of fact, if you can deal with the issue of corruption, the issue of insecurity will become an issue of the past. So we are going to collaborate with you”.

Responding, Ali said the visit was to intimate the EFCC   on the agency’s plan to organise an international lecture on insecurity in the Sahel.

“We are coming to first intimate you on our plan to have the first international lecture organised by the agency.

”The agency, as part of its efforts to also contribute to the body of knowledge, has to go about having a resolution to this lingering crisis of insecurity in the country and beyond.

”We took it on a bigger scale. We are looking at insecurity in the Sahel, how it has affected Nigeria.

‘’We are dissecting the origin, the genesis, the impact and the options available to the country,” he said.

Ali said that there is a strong relationship between insecurity and corruption that has remained a challenge in the African region.

He said that the EFCC had made significant strides in the anti-corruption fight in the country over the years.

“We have seen the commendable job you’ve been doing in the last couple of months. We said let us go to the EFCC and intimate them and this is what is happening.

“We don’t want to just have the Chairman as a mere invitee. The whole management came to intimate you about our plans,” the NAN MD said.(NAN)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

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