The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on Sunday warned airport workers and travellers to desist from illicit transactions, saying the commission had commenced a secret surveillance at the nation’s airports to check corrupt practices.
The ICPC, in a statement on Sunday, said any person that gave or solicited for a bribe at the airports would be arrested and prosecuted and could face a five-year jail term.
According to the statement, the ICPC chairman, Mr. Nta Ekpo, disclosed the new measure during Focus, an African Independent Television programme in Abuja.
Ekpo said the era of impunity and other illegal practices at the nation’s international airports was over.
“Ethics and Integrity training would be arranged for all airport members of workers by the ICPC in addition to subscription to an airport code of professional conduct. Giving airport staff tips, other than for payment for receipted services, would be treated as solicitation and attract sanctions,” Ekpo said.
He said the commission had undertaken a similar Corruption Risk Assessment exercise at selected sea ports a few months ago, adding that some ICPC operatives were undergoing training with the Nigerian Customs Service to better understand the processes at the sea ports in order to effectively check abuses.
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