The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to enhance dialogue with stakeholders to strengthen asset recovery efforts and the fight against corruption.
Abubakar made the call on Monday in Sokoto when he received the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner in charge of Sokoto and Kebbi States, Shintema Binga.
He charged the ICPC to ensure a holistic and seamless approach to the anti-corruption fight, stressing that the struggle needed to be supported at all levels.
The Sultan reassured the commission of sustained support from traditional rulers in reducing corruption in all ramifications and cautioned the agency against activities that were detrimental to the struggle.
“Anti-corruption agencies must succeed. We are ready to support them at every level. The Sultanate Council has reprinted books on corruption authored by Sheikh Usman Danfodio and his disciples.
“Such books will surely augment the struggle against corruption activities which have infected our society,” he said.
Abubakar enjoined anti-corruption agencies to be honest and sincere in their dealings, adding that traditional rulers were ready to support and stand for them everywhere.
Speaking earlier, the ICPC commissioner said the agency’s war against corruption is key to good governance, growth and development of the country.
Binga appreciated Abubakar’s support for anti-corruption crusades.
He commended the sultan for leading traditional rulers on different occasions in the fight against graft.
“The impact of corruption is manifested in underdevelopment and poverty, which makes the prospect of investment unappealing.
“Allah has bestowed the nation with human and material resources, capable of delivering prosperity and comfort for citizens,” he said.
