NISER and EFCC strengthen ties against Corruption
The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Professor Antonia Simbine, has reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its efforts to combat economic and financial crimes. This pledge was made during her courtesy visit to the Ibadan Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE I Hauwa Garba Ringim, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
In acknowledging Ringim’s recent appointment as the head of the Ibadan office of the EFCC, the DG expressed NISER’s ongoing support for the EFCC’s mission and gave assurances that under her leadership, NISER would continue to provide robust support to the EFCC’s endeavors.
Emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration between the two organizations, the DG highlighted the necessity of addressing core issues that align with the visions and mandates of both establishments.
“As government agencies, it is imperative that we foster a cooperative relationship with relevant stakeholders, which is why my team and I embarked on this visit,” she stated. “We recognize that the EFCC cannot combat corruption in isolation, and we are committed to contributing to the fight against corruption, particularly cybercrime, in the Southwest region and across Nigeria.”
The DG further revealed that NISER’s Social Policy Department is actively researching how Nigerian youths can be meaningfully engaged in developmental activities, emphasizing the crucial role of ethical reorientation among the youth.
She proposed regular training and capacity-building programs for EFCC professionals at NISER facilities, citing the Institute’s mandate to conduct research on social and economic issues for various stakeholders.
In response, Ringim expressed gratitude for the visit and affirmed her dedication to collaborating with the DG to achieve national economic growth, strengthening the partnership between the EFCC and NISER, and together fulfilling the respective mandates and contributing to the Federal government’s strategic plan to advance Nigeria.
She also extended an invitation for constructive feedback, emphasizing the mutual commitment to working together towards a greater Nigeria.
A training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation was organized for the officials of the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Lagos State, from Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th January, 2024. There were over 20 officials who participated in the training.
After the seminar, participants found their way to the NISER Book Fair venue, where NISER books were displayed according to departments at NISER. Archival books from 1970 to 2000 were also on display and were given for free upon purchase of recent NISER publications. Individual Research Projects (IRPs) and Team Research Projects (TRPs) published between 2001 and 2010 were also on display and sold for N1000 flat rate. Recent publications published between 2018 and 2023 were also made available for sale.
