The representative of CONAC, Christian Onana Nkodou says Cameroon in 2023 losses FCFA 114 billion. He made this revelation recently during a sensitization campaign at the South West Customs head quarter in Bota, Limbe.
“Our 2023 Anti-Corruption Status Report has documented numerous denunciations and corrupt practices reported to CONAC. This issue affects all sectors, including customs.”
Christian Onana emphasised
He said the campaign is being carried out within the frame work of the International Anti-Corruption Day. He urged the customs actors in the clearance chain to continue with the same spirit to mitigate corruption.
Onana stressed on the fact that, the there is a toll-free number 8044 to report any forms of unethical and practices for investigations
On his part, Vicent Nkengfua senior customs inspector and head of the sensitization campaign team in the fight against corruption said Cameroon's 2023 Anti-Corruption Status Report actually states that CONAC received several denunciations on practices such as: scam of goods transporters on the highways; abuse of office among others.
“We must stand together customs officials and the public to eradicate corruption. This is a fight we cannot win alone.” Vincent Nkengafack insisted.
Nkengfua also emphasized the campaign as a proactive step by the Director General of Customs, urging citizens to report corrupt practices through accessible means.
“We have set up systems to make it easier for people to report corruption. From the comfort of their homes, citizens can use their laptops or simply call 8044 to report any forms of unethical and practices for investigations”
“As this campaign gains traction, the hope is that increased awareness and collaboration will drive significant progress in safeguarding Cameroon’s resources and future.” Vincent Nkengfua.
He added that Cameroon's 2023 Anti-Corruption Status Report states that fifty-seven staff from the Directorate General of Customs received various sanctions ranging from warnings to suspension of pay, for acts of corruption and breaches of professional ethics.
BY SIMON NDIVE KALLA
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The representative of CONAC, Christian Onana Nkodou speaking to the press
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