The Zone B Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a joint walk to mark the 2024 African Anti-Corruption Day on Thursday, 11 July 2024. The event, themed “Effective Whistleblowing for a Corruption-Free Nigeria,” aimed to raise awareness and sensitize the public against corruption.

Officers and men from the NCS Zonal Headquarters Zone B, Kaduna Area Command, the Federal Operations Unit Zone B, and officials from the EFCC’s Kaduna Zonal Command participated in the walk. The procession began at approximately 6:45 AM from the EFCC Zonal headquarters on Wurno Road, Kaduna North LGA, covering a distance of about 7 km around Kaduna town. The event also included representatives from the state government, various ministries and departments, the military, police, and other para-military agencies, such as the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, as well as corps members and the media.

Before the walk, the Zonal Coordinator of Zone B, ACG SK Dangaladima, addressed officers and men at the NCS Zonal Headquarters, urging them to promote compliance.

Represented by Assistant Comptroller SU Faruk, Acting DC Enforcement of the Federal Operations Unit Zone B, Dangaladima commended the large turnout and active participation in the walk. Stops were made at every bus stop, where members of the public were educated on the ills of corruption and the need for collective commitment to combat unethical behaviors.

Upon returning to the EFCC Zonal headquarters, Zonal Director Dr. Benedict Ubi delivered an address highlighting the significance of whistleblowing. He emphasized the need for commitment, passion, consistency, and credible intelligence in the fight against corruption, noting that false claims and misleading intelligence would be punished.

ACG SK Dangaladima also emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in combating corruption, stressing that security agencies and all Nigerians must work together to fight corruption for economic development to be achieved in the country.