The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, pioneer Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mustapha Akanbi and two others have suggested ways the nation could effectively tackle the problem of corruption.

Abubakar and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Abiodun Layonu advocated an increase in the funding of anti-corruption and related agencies, while Akanbi and former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi (SAN) argued that it required the support of all for the country to succeed in its bid to end impunity.

They spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the public presentation of the maiden edition of the ICPC Law Report, a compilation of 21 cases (criminal and civil) which the commission successfully prosecuted and obtained judgments in its favour.

Abubakar argued that for the nation to succeed in its anti-corruption efforts, agencies involved in anti- corruption activities must be well funded.

“How do you fight corruption when you are not well paid; not well trained and not well motivated?” he reportedly said.

The IGP observed that the fight against corruption was a difficult one, which required the commitment of all.

He argued that success in the anti-corruption war requires the commitment of anti- corruption agencies’ personnel, who are daily, faced with temptation in the course of their duties.

Akanbi urged public officers to operate with the fear of God and be committed to their duties.