The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has praised judges of Lagos State for their unwavering fairness and commitment to justice in cases involving the Commission.
Mr Alexander Chukwurah, fsi, made the remarks recently during a courtesy visit by the ICPC Lagos State Office to the Hon Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Olarewaju Alogba, at the High Court Complex in Lagos.
Describing the visit as both an expression of gratitude and a strategic effort to deepen institutional collaboration, Mr Chukwurah said: “The judges of Lagos State have been fair and just in the cases of the Commission. This visit is to appreciate that commitment and also to seek continued support whenever the Commission has cases.”
In his response, Justice Alogba underscored the need for greater public awareness of the judiciary’s role, noting that many citizens lack a proper understanding of how the courts operate.
“There is a lot to do with educating people to understand what the judiciary does and how we operate,” he stated. “The relationship we share is rooted in constitutional responsibilities.”
The Chief Judge further stressed that effective inter-agency collaboration must be anchored in mutual respect rather than rivalry.
“Inter-agency collaboration should be carried out with the utmost respect, not as rivals but as partners working towards a common goal,” he said.
Justice Alogba reassured the ICPC delegation of the judiciary’s continued cooperation, pledging: “You can count on our maximum support with minimum bureaucracy.”
The visit highlights ongoing efforts to forge a stronger, more seamless synergy between the two institutions in the fight against corruption.