In a move to deepen inter-agency cooperation and promote a culture of integrity in public service, the Lagos State Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Zone A Headquarters of the Federal Fire Service in Lagos.
The delegation, led by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Mr. Alexander Chukwurah, fsi, recently called on the Zonal Command, with the aim of fostering synergy and enhancing mutual understanding between the two critical public institutions.
Discussions during the high-level engagement focused on forging a robust institutional partnership that would not only strengthen operational effectiveness but also build a shared framework for accountability and transparency.
Central to the dialogue was a mutual agreement to organise cross-training sessions designed to build capacity across both agencies. Under this arrangement, the ICPC will offer training on its mandate, anti-corruption strategies, and preventive mechanisms, while the Federal Fire Service will, in turn, equip ICPC personnel with essential fire safety skills and emergency response techniques.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Chukwurah underscored the importance of collective action in the fight against corruption, noting that sustainable development relies heavily on the ethical conduct of public institutions. He commended the Federal Fire Service for its readiness to collaborate and stressed the need for continuous synergy in promoting good governance.
In his response, the Zonal Controller (Lagos and Ogun State), ACG Ahmad Mohammed Gana, warmly received the ICPC team and affirmed the Service’s commitment to the proposed capacity-building initiatives. He described the partnership as timely and essential, especially in an era where inter-agency collaboration is crucial to improving public service delivery.
As part of the visit, the ICPC presented Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to the Federal Fire Service, aimed at reinforcing public awareness and advocacy against corruption.
The event concluded symbolising the beginning of a strategic alliance focused on institutional effectiveness, ethical renewal, and improved service delivery to the Nigerian public.