Policy Dialogue: Senate President, NSA To Brainstorm On Corruption, Insecurity

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and its training and research arm, the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) said major actors and stakeholders in Nigeria’s security sector, political office, public service, traditional institution and civil society organisations are to brainstorm  on corruption and insecurity at a policy dialogue today.

Spokesperson of the ICPC, Azuka Ogugua said the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, is expected to chair and declare open the policy dialogue while the national security adviser, major general Mohammed Babagana Monguno (rtd) will give the keynote address on corruption and insecurity in the country.

She also said top officers of the Nigerian Military, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Custom Service and Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency are expected to make presentations at the assembly.

Some key stakeholders have also been invited to give goodwill messages. Notable among these stakeholders are the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), and representatives of traditional institutions.

A professor of criminology and member of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Prof. Etannibe Alemika will serve as the moderator of a panel of discussants which include: a Professor of International Relations, Prof. Amadu Sesay; Director General of Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, and Prof. Isaac Olawale Albert of the University of Ibadan.