Nigerians have taken to social media in disbelief after learning that the Namibian government is seeking Nigeria’s assistance in combating corruption.
Many online commentators expressed skepticism, warning Namibia that involving Nigeria might backfire, with some even saying that Nigeria could end up teaching more corruption instead of curbing it.
This development follows a request by the Namibian government for collaboration with Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training and expertise exchange with the Namibian Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
During a courtesy visit to the ICPC headquarters, Namibia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb, formally requested Nigeria’s assistance in combating corruption, citing Nigeria’s prominent role in anti-corruption efforts in Africa. He highlighted Namibia’s interest in learning from Nigeria’s successes, particularly in asset recovery.
Geiseb emphasized the need for African nations to collaborate and share expertise rather than seek help from outside the continent. In response, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu welcomed the ambassador’s visit and stressed the importance of unity among African nations in addressing corruption. He expressed Nigeria’s willingness to support Namibia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and proposed the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) as a training resource for Namibian personnel.
Aliyu also reaffirmed the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to assist Namibia in its anti-corruption initiatives.
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Prince WALEX (SAMBEST) Jesus pikin @Sambest0706447 wrote: A mistake of highest order Nigeria government will also teach your people how to steal without notice
ẹtiosa🎙️🇳🇬🇺🇸 @follow_etiosa wrote: Nigeria of all places. What you will gain from Nigeria is how to perfect and normalize corruption. 🤑🤥👀
OBIARAERI, Nnaemeka Onyeka. @emekabk21 wrote: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Is this a joke ?
Hamza zakee @zakeson wrote: We pray you find what you seek for from the Nigerian government. Corruption is the backbone of our country. But is better you manage what you have than asking for what the country don’t have to give out
Wisdom 🇳🇬 @wizleey wrote: Nawa Ohh. Can a blind man lead a blind man?
Eze Arinze @Onyenazumu wrote: Ha… Namibia, it is not a good idea o. Only police will teach you corruption that can last for 100 years. Then the judiciary, they will teach you corruption that will last till eternity 😂😭😂😭
Agbalaka 🏹@CroBender wrote: I’ll wait to hear from the Namibian representative himself. Nigerian journalists have a way of “interpreting things” aka spinning.
Adeboye I. Elumaro (PhD) @DrAdeboye wrote: It is a commendable notion to consider that the giant of Africa (Nigeria) might assist in combating corruption in Namibia, but will this be realistic and effectively executed? I wouldn’t be surprised if they succeed in curbing corruption in Namibia but fail to do so in Nigeria. Since we have leaders who prefer engaging in superficial activities rather than fulfilling their duties.
Dr. Fabian Onunaku @OnunakuDr replied @DrAdeboye and wrote: Charity begins at home, my brother.
O l u @clenzy205 replied @DrAdeboye and wrote: This explanation too much. This obviously cannot happen, A blind man cannot lead another blind they man they will all fall in the pit together
Jamila 🇳🇬◽ @mobytoolz wrote: This is like pouring water into an ocean
Adannia Timothy🇳🇬🇺🇸 @AdanniaT wrote: This has got to be a PRANK. Hello NAMIBIA, Please call your president to order. He’s going to import sophisticated level of corruption from Nigeria that would ruin your country.
