The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of over N13 billion in public funds that were misappropriated in September 2024.
Musa Aliyu, the chair of the ICPC, disclosed this on Wednesday during the launch of the commission’s strategic action plan for 2024 to 2028.
Aliyu noted that this achievement reflects the ICPC’s commitment to combating corruption and enhancing accountability in the country.
The ICPC chair stated that the commission is digitizing its operations to facilitate more effective and thorough investigations. He also mentioned that the ICPC is focused on identifying institutional and administrative vulnerabilities through system studies and corruption risk assessments.
He said: “Over the past years, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate; for example, we recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024 alone,” Aliyu said.
“This is just one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfill our mandate.”
“We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalise our operations and enable more efficient investigations, case management, and internal processes,” he added.
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“This transformation will position the commission as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption, keeping us one step ahead of criminal activities in the digital age.
“We have also continued to engage with the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), reinforcing our grassroots monitoring mechanisms.
“As we look ahead, the success of this strategic plan will rely heavily on synergy, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. I want to reaffirm the ICPC’s commitment to a multi-agency approach in tackling corruption.”
