African Anti Corruption Day: Customs, EFCC, army, others synergise to sensitize Nigerians

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

In commemoration of the 2024 African Anti Corruption Day, the Nigerian Customs Service(NCS) Zone “B” Kaduna has joined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Kaduna Zone on a seven kilometers road walk to sensitize residents of Kaduna and Nigerians on the dangers of corruption and unethical behaviors.

Addressing the officers and men of the command before commencement of the walk, Zonal Coordinator of Zone B, Nigerian Customs Service ACG SK Dangalidima expressed satisfaction for their impressive turnout and active participation in the walk.

Dangaladima who was represented by Assistant Comptroller SU Faruk, Ag. DC Enforcement of the zone urged them to promote the virtue of compliance at all times.

He emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in the fight against corruption, saying that for Nigeria to achieve desired economic development, all security agencies and citizens must collectively fight this monster (corruption).

Speaking on the theme “Effective Whistleblowing for a Corruption-Free Nigeria,” the EFCC Kaduna Zonal Director, Dr. Benedict Ubi, emphasized that the war against corruption cannot be won through lip services, emotional outburst or mere mob campaigns.

He said, “There is a need for commitment, passion, consistency and credibility of intelligence. Every whistle blown must point towards truth and evidential proofs. There is punishment for false claims and misleading intelligence.”

The joint walk exercise which brought together representatives from the State Government, Para-Military Agencies: Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission(ICPC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) among other, the Corps Members, as well as the media started from the EFCC Zonal headquarters at Wurno Road, Kaduna North LGA of Kaduna State.
The procession that lasted hours took them round Kaduna town where stops were made at various bus stops, educating the public on the ills of corruption, with a call for joint and deliberate action to stamp out this monster(corruption) in Nigeria.