ICPC, NUJ Train Reporters On Corruption Prevention

The Pan African Business Forum (AABF) has appointed former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami SAN, as chairman of the the Judicial Review and Transformation of African Committees for the initial renewable term of two years.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chairman of Pan African Business Forum Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi and issued to Journalists by the National Publicity Secretary of Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiatives, Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali in Birnin Kebbi.

The statement indicates that the appointment was sequel to the Executive Committee Annual General Board meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa between August 27 to 29th 2024.

It added that other sppointments approved along with that of Dr Abubakar Malami SAN, during the Annual Board meeting includes that of  Pierre Marcel Bonnard as the Executive for New Technology and that of His Excellency Gabriel Mbaga Lima as the Chairman of the Energy and Oil & Gas Infrastructure Committee of PABF.

The statement further indicates that the appointment of the immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, reflects his extensive experience in legal advocacy, governance, and his firm commitment to the principles of justice and development across Africa.

The statement noted that, as Chairman, Malami will be responsible for overseeing key judicial reviews, ensuring legal standards are maintained, and advising on significant judicial matters within the organization’s member countries.

Pan-African Business Forum is  a private initiative, devised by high level African statesmen and new generation entrepreneurs, government and multilateral organizations chieftains, academics, diplomats, and civil society leaders in order to accelerate the socio-economic development of the continent and governance reforms across the continent.

BY NAJIB SANI, Gombe

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and supported by the MacArthur Foundation has trained media reporters on effective collaboration in corruption prevention.

Our reporter reports that the participants were selected from different print and broadcast media outlets from their states of coverage across the federation.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the one-day workshop held at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja on Monday, chairman ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, emphasised the crucial role of information in fulfilling their mandate.

He said investigative journalism has the potential to hold those in power accountable, thereby helping the commission to achieve its goals.

Also speaking, MacArthur Foundation’s country director, Dr Kole Shettima, stressed the importance of balanced reporting, urging the media to also showcase positive stories and celebrate upright individuals to serve as role models.

In his speech, the NUJ national president, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, reiterated that corruption breeds underdevelopment and advocated for journalists to expose the truth and champion accountability.

He also called for protection and empowerment of journalists through laws and policies supporting investigative reporting, noting that journalists who expose corruption often face threats to their lives.