The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Command has strengthened its anti-corruption alliance with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Lagos, seeking deeper intelligence sharing and compliance drive.
This collaboration aims to boost national revenue and reduce graft vulnerabilities within the port ecosystem.
Highlights:
Intelligence Sharing: ICPC and NCS will share intelligence to combat corruption and improve revenue collection.
Preventive Measures: Both agencies will work together to identify and address systemic loopholes that pose corruption risks.
Compliance Drive: NCS and ICPC will collaborate on compliance initiatives, including training and seminars for officers.
Transparency: NCS Apapa Command will maintain transparency and deepen internal compliance controls.
ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating that corruption threatens the “ship of state” and that agencies must work together to address it.
NCS Apapa Command Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, reiterated the command’s commitment to transparency and cooperation, aligning with the Comptroller-General of Customs’ policy thrusts of consolidation, collaboration, and innovation.
