The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasized that corruption poses the greatest threat to security in Nigeria. He made this known during a meeting with the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, in Abuja.
The minister highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Interior and the ICPC to deter crime effectively, stating that building the capacity of personnel and blocking administrative loopholes are crucial steps.
He also pledged the government’s commitment to providing safe schools for children across the country amidst increasing cases of mass abductions by bandits.
The ICPC Chairman, Mr. Aliyu, echoed the sentiment that corruption hinders investment and pledged to combat graft to create a conducive environment for investments.
Both officials expressed optimism about the partnership between the two institutions and discussed utilizing technology to address security challenges effectively.
