By Stella Okocha
Harboursandport.com:Lagos- August 23, 2025:The Nigeria Customs Service ,NCS, have collaborated with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission , ICPC, to organised a sensitization programme for its management staff, to enhance the effectiveness of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU operations.
The event which took place in Abuja on the 21st of August 2025, was declared open by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who was represented by Deputy Comptroller-General Greg Itotoh, pointed that fighting corruption within the Service is not a new undertaking, emphasizing that the sensitization session was part of sustained efforts to strengthen internal controls and instil a culture of integrity across all levels of the organisation.
"Having you here today demonstrates our resolve to fight corruption. Being with us further encourages us and strengthens that desire to enforce our Anti-Corruption initiatives that we have put in place", he remarked.
He added that the knowledge gained would cascade to other officers and inspire more effective service delivery. He reaffirmed that Customs, with the support of its stakeholders, would continue to fight corruption until it is completely defeated.
While delivering his speech, the ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, represented by Olusegun Adigun, commended the leadership of NCS for prioritising integrity and making the programme a reality.
He stated that corruption remains one of the greatest impediments towards national development, eroding trust, stifling economic growth and diminishing the effectiveness of governance.
"As we engage in today's discourse, let us remember that every act of integrity contributes to a stronger, more transparent society. Let this workshop be a catalyst for a renewed commitment, innovation and proactive engagement in the fight against corruption".
He urges the officers to remain steadfast in fostering ethical practices and called on management to continue supporting the ACTU's work. “Every act of integrity will help reshape society,” he said.
In the course of the programme,two paper presentations, titled: including “Understanding the ACTU Standing Order 2023” and “Preventive Strategies in Combating Corruption in Public Institutions”, delivered by an ICPC official and Richard Bello; highlighted the need for a proactive approach to institutional reforms and preventive measures against misconduct.
While Closing the session, the Comptroller in charge of the Customs Intelligence Unit, Emmanuel Oshoba, reiterated the Service’s determination to deepen its collaboration with ICPC, stressing that transparency and accountability remain core to its modernisation agenda.
"We're deeply grateful to the ACTU for initiating and championing this Programme. Your relentless effort towards promoting accountability and good governance did not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the moral compass within our institution", he stated.
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