The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) have taken steps to strengthen collaboration aimed at promoting peace, accountability, and effective conflict resolution in the state.
JSPCACC spokesman, Yusuf Suleiman disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday.
He said the development follows a courtesy visit by a delegation from JSPCACC to the headquarters of IPCR in Abuja, as part of efforts to build strategic partnerships with key institutions at national and international levels.
The delegation led by Permanent Member II, Alhaji Hassan Hashim, was received by the Director-General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu, alongside members of the institute’s management team.
Speaking during the visit, Hashim said the engagement was part of the commission’s broader strategy to identify and collaborate with critical stakeholders in advancing its mandate.
He noted that, as a relatively new institution, JSPCACC is keen on strengthening its operational capacity, particularly in the area of mediation and dispute resolution.
He explained that the partnership would enable staff of the commission to benefit from IPCR’s flagship training programmes, with a view to attaining professional certification and aligning with international best practices in conflict management.
According to him, closer collaboration with IPCR would help JSPCACC establish a more robust and effective system capable of delivering on its core mandate of addressing public complaints and combating corruption.
In his response, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr Ochogwu, commended the achievements recorded by JSPCACC within a short period of its establishment, describing them as a testament to effective leadership and institutional commitment.
He further lauded the Jigawa State Government for sustaining a peaceful environment, noting that the state stands out as one of the most stable in the country.
Ochogwu assured the delegation of IPCR’s readiness to support the commission through technical expertise, experienced personnel, and tailored capacity-building programmes.
IPCR, JSPCACC begin effort to deepen peace, tackle corruption in Jigawa