ICPC lauds CONYSSA for insecurity, corruption fight

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has lauded the Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) for its significant contributions toward combating insecurity and corruption in Nigeria.

Dr. Adamu Aliyu delivered this commendation in a goodwill message on Thursday during the Nigerian Youth Stakeholders’ Security Summit, organised by CONYSSA and held at the Army Resource Centre in Abuja.

Represented by Mr. J. Okor Odey, a Deputy Director and Head of the Education Division of the ICPC, Dr. Aliyu praised the organisation’s substantial efforts in addressing insecurity and corruption and expressed the Commission’s interest in forging a strategic partnership with CONYSSA to further mobilise and engage Nigerian youths in the fight against corruption.

He said, “From what we have seen and heard today, CONYSSA is doing well. It has structures in every state and in almost all the Local Government Areas in the Country. Therefore, it is an organisation that the ICPC will be ready to partner with in its fight against corruption.”

The ICPC Chairman also commended the organisation for mobilising youths to combat insecurity, drug abuse, corruption, and other social vices, while defending the rights of young people against injustices in Nigeria.

Earlier, the Director General of CONYSSA, Amb. Ade Mario Emmanuel, urged security agencies and other government apparatus to leverage youth volunteerism in addressing the challenging terrains associated with insecurity across the country.

Mr. Emmanuel highlighted some of the obstacles faced by the youth, particularly in their efforts to contribute to building a safer and more peaceful society. According to him, “sometimes it becomes difficult to establish a clear understanding with some security agents in the field, especially when doing their jobs.”

He further called on security agencies to prioritise the recruitment of volunteer youths to motivate and encourage young people who risk their lives to help curb insecurity. He stressed the need to prioritise voluntary uniformed organisations, especially at the grassroots.

The summit was attended by notable dignitaries, including representatives of the Inspector General of Police, the Honourable Minister of Youths Development, the Chairman/CEO of the NDLEA, the Director General of the NYSC, as well as members of civil society organisations and youth leaders from across the country.