By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken a major leap forward in its fight against corruption with the donation of a state-of-the-art forensic workstation from the British High Commission.
During a symbolic handover ceremony held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the ICPC’s Lagos State Office, Ms. Hannah Chatterton, representing the British High Commission, formally presented the VSC 80/FS Compact Forensic Questioned Document Examination (QDE) Workstation to the commission. This cutting-edge device, built to authenticate and scrutinize sensitive documents with high precision, marks a significant boost to ICPC’s investigative capabilities.
Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Commission, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Lagos State, Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, fsi, praised the enduring collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in strengthening governance, enhancing transparency, and promoting accountability through technology.
Representatives from both institutions at the ceremony emphasized the critical role that global partnerships play in boosting technical expertise and institutional efficiency, particularly in the realm of anti-corruption.
The donation forms part of a wider bilateral effort between the UK and Nigeria to support the rule of law and empower public agencies like ICPC to carry out their mandates more effectively.
The ICPC Lagos Office expressed profound gratitude for the generous gesture, promising to deploy the forensic tool fully in service of justice and national integrity.
Newspot Nigeria commends this act of international cooperation and urges sustained support for anti-corruption institutions across the country.
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INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC)
PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, 26th June 2025
British High Commission Donates Forensic Workstation to ICPC Lagos
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Lagos State Office has received a cutting-edge forensic tool from the British High Commission, underscoring ongoing cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in advancing investigative capacity and institutional efficiency.
During a brief handover ceremony, Ms. Hannah Chatterton, representing the British High Commission, formally presented the VSC 80/FS Compact Forensic Questioned Document Examination (QDE) Workstation and its accompanying components to the Lagos Office of the Commission.
The forensic equipment was received on behalf of the Commission by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Lagos State, Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, fsi. The device, designed for high-precision document authentication, is expected to further support the Commission’s investigative processes and casework.
Speaking at the event, representatives of both institutions highlighted the value of partnerships that enhance institutional tools and promote accountability through technology-driven solutions.
This donation forms part of a broader collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom aimed at strengthening the rule of law, building technical expertise, and equipping public institutions with the necessary resources to carry out their mandates effectively.
The ICPC Lagos Office expressed appreciation to the British High Commission for the generous donation and reaffirmed its commitment to utilizing the equipment to its full potential in line with the Commission’s mandate.
Signed
Demola Bakare, fsi
Director, Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission
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