Kano: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have teamed up to host a sensitisation meeting in Kano focused on educating stakeholders about the laws governing the movement of currency across borders.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the programme, held at Tahir Hotel Kano, aims to familiarize stakeholders with the regulations that oversee cross-border currency movement. During the event, the ICPC Resident Commissioner, Ahmed Wada, emphasized that the agency’s intent is to inform the public and stakeholders about these laws, rather than to target individuals. Wada praised Nigeria’s progress in its classification under the green list of countries and urged Nigerians to unite in the fight against corruption.
“Our aim is to sensitise the public and stakeholders on the laws governing currency movement across borders, not to hunt anyone,” Wada stated, highlighting the importance of collaboration among agencies in combating corruption and achieving their objectives.
The EFCC Kano Zonal Commander, Ibrahim Shazali, noted that the programme is designed to address the issue of illegal cash transactions both across the borders and within Nigeria. Additionally, the Area Controller of Nigeria Customs for the Kano and Jigawa Command, Dalhatu Abubakar, underscored the need for innovation and collaboration in combating corruption. He mentioned that Customs had intercepted undeclared currencies in various locations, including Lagos and Kano, attributing these occurrences to a lack of awareness.
Abubakar explained, “The laws require you to declare the amount of money you’re carrying; with proper declaration, no issues should arise.”
Alhaji Sani Dada, Chairman of the Bureau De Change Operators Association in the state, described the sensitisation programme as timely, agreeing that many currencies are confiscated due to ignorance of the declaration laws.
The News Agency of Nigeria also reports that the sensitisation meeting attracted participants from various sectors of the financial industry within the state.