The workshop, organized by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption, addressed key personnel from high-stakes operations including the Nigeria Electrification Project, the iDICE programme, and the Abidjan-Lagos Highway Corridor. Participants examined the Bank's Proactive Integrity Review framework, focusing on the identification of early warning signs, conflicts of interest, and the technical requirements for screening against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Rosemond Offei-Awuku, the Bank’s Chief Development Economist, underscored that preventive training is essential to identifying vulnerabilities before they disrupt procurement or fund disbursement. This sentiment was echoed by Clement Obaniyi of the ICPC, who noted that institutional controls must be robust enough to ensure that development funding actually translates into community benefits rather than being siphoned off by misconduct.
For practitioners like Taiwo Olawoyin, a procurement specialist for the Nigeria Electrification Project, the engagement provided a direct channel to discuss implementation realities and refine documentation practices. This Nigerian session is part of a broader regional initiative that has already reached countries including Namibia, South Africa, and Kenya, with upcoming workshops slated for Mozambique, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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