ICPC CHAIRMAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, CAUTIONS AGAINST CORRUPTION
By Uche Kalu :
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has emphasized that corruption is the foundation of all criminal activities, calling on Nigerians to unite against it.
Dr Aliyu who made this known in Abuja where he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 National Crimewatch Awards, stressed that corruption severely threatens national security, eroding stability, prosperity, and sovereignty.
According to a statement signed by Demola Bakare, Commission’s Spokesperson and Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, the
representative of the chairman, Deputy Director, Dr. Oluwasina Babasola, noted that, “Under Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu’s leadership, the ICPC has achieved significant milestones and earned widespread respect and strategic partnerships across Nigeria in just a few months.
Dr. Babasola while addressing the gathering comprising of most military and para-military officers reaffirmed the Commission’s unwavering commitment to combating corruption. He expressed gratitude for the recognition received, noting that it would inspire further efforts to minimize corruption and promote good governance.
The event’s convener, Mr. Tony Okpe, stated that the awards aimed to honor individuals and organizations devoted to crime prevention, believing that such recognition fosters dialogue on national security and encourages the pursuit of a safer society.
Justifying the credibility of the awards, Mr. Okpe explained that recipients were selected based on feedback gathered from independent assessment questionnaires filed out by crime-beat journalists.
“The National Crimewatch Awards have earned a prestigious reputation over their 21-year history for honoring exceptional contributions to national security.
“Among this year’s awardees were prominent figures such as Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Police Operations, and Lt. Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, honored as National Crimewatch Man of the Year.
“Others included Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, recognized for their lifetime achievements in national security and the fight against drug-related crimes,” the statement concluded.
* Kalu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *