N13bn Public Funds Recovered In September, ICPC Chairman Reveals

N13bn Public Funds Recovered In September, ICPC Chairman Reveals

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of N13 billion in diverted public funds during September 2024……CONTINUE READING

The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, revealed this during his welcome address at the launch of the ICPC Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Abuja. He described the recovery as a significant achievement in the commission’s fight against corruption.

Aliyu emphasized that the impressive recovery highlights the ICPC’s dedication to combating corruption and ensuring accountability in Nigeria. “In September 2024 alone, we recovered over N13 billion in diverted public funds,” he stated. “This is one of the many ways we continue to tirelessly pursue our mandate.”

He also announced upcoming ICT reforms to modernize ICPC operations, enhancing investigations, case management, and internal processes. “This transformation will position the commission as a leader in using technology to stay ahead of criminal activities in the digital age,” Aliyu added.

The chairman further mentioned the development of a specialized curriculum aimed at enhancing the enforcement capacity of ICPC personnel, equipping them with the skills to handle complex corruption cases professionally and efficiently. He also highlighted the commission’s decentralization strategy, empowering state governments through the mobilization of state attorneys-general to effectively combat corruption at the local level.

Aliyu noted that the ICPC had recently held a successful conference with over 30 state attorneys-general, underlining the commission’s commitment to expanding anti-corruption efforts. In response to findings from the Third National Corruption Survey, the ICPC has also intensified efforts to engage citizens, civil society, and the media in the fight against corruption, with plans for the launch of EthicsPod, a digital community aimed at fostering a culture of transparency and accountability across the nation.

He stressed that the newly unveiled Strategic Action Plan (SAP) 2024-2028 would provide a roadmap for ICPC’s activities over the next five years, aligning with national policies such as the Nigeria Agenda 2050, the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2022-2026, and the National Ethics and Integrity Policy.

Aliyu also emphasized the importance of preventing corruption, stating that the ICPC continues to conduct System Studies and Corruption Risk Assessments in various institutions, while actively engaging with Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) within ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).

Looking ahead, Aliyu called for collective sacrifice, discipline, and integrity from all stakeholders, reaffirming the ICPC’s commitment to a multi-agency approach in tackling corruption and ensuring the success of the new strategic plan. “Together, we can institutionalize integrity in our systems and mobilize our citizenry to embrace the anti-corruption war,” he concluded.

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