ICPC, Federal Ministry of Housing Partner to Combat Corruption in Nigeria's Housing Sector

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have forged a strategic alliance to combat corruption within the housing sector in Nigeria. This development was made known recently when the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), in charge of Lagos State Office, Mr. Alexander Chukwurah, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Controller, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, TPL Kemi Olayiwola and her team in Lagos.



According to Mr. Chukwurah, the visit was part of ICPC’s strategic move to deepen inter-agency collaboration and bolster anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria’s public sector. The housing sector is critical in ensuring better living standards for Nigerians, hence the need for this collaboration. Mr. Chukwurah emphasized that the visit was not only a matter of courtesy but also a deliberate effort to build strategic partnerships in line with the Commission’s preventive mandate.

The partnership between the ICPC and the Federal Ministry of Housing aims to:

- *Combat Corruption*: The ICPC and the Ministry will work together to identify and prevent corrupt practices in the housing sector.

- *Sensitize Staff*: The partnership includes educating ministry staff on how to identify, resist, and report corrupt practices.

- *Promote Integrity*: The collaboration seeks to reinforce integrity in service delivery and improve public relations.

The partnership is expected to enhance transparency and accountability in the housing sector, leading to better living standards for Nigerians. By working together, the ICPC and the Federal Ministry of Housing can strengthen institutional integrity and promote national development.

The partnership sets the stage for future anti-corruption sensitization programs within the Ministry. The ICPC aims to continue sensitizing public servants to understand the implications of corrupt practices and encourage them to uphold ethical standards in service delivery. This collaboration is a step towards achieving a corruption-free housing sector in Nigeria.

TPL Kemi Olayiwola welcomed ICPC’s initiative and expressed her team’s enthusiasm to collaborate with the Commission in the fight against corruption. She noted that sensitizing staff was essential in shaping professional conduct, improving public relations, and reinforcing integrity in service delivery. “This is timely and much needed,” she said. “Our staff will benefit from learning how to identify, resist, and report corrupt practices”, Kemi said.

The partnership between the ICPC and the Federal Ministry of Housing is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria's housing sector. By working together, the two organizations can make a meaningful impact in the fight against corruption and promote national development.


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