Abuja, Oct. 3, 2024 – In spite of the federal government’s anti-corruption crusade, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) said it recovered over N13 billion diverted from public coffers in September 2024.
Dr Musa Aliyu, its chairman, said this during the launch of ICPC Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 in Abuja on Wednesday.
He described the feat as a remarkable achievement.
The ICPC also described the achievement as a testament to the commission’s relentless efforts at combating corruption and ensuring accountability in Nigeria.
He said the Commission was digitalising its operations so as to leverage on technology to enhance its anti-corruption fight.
Aliyu also said the agency was developing a specialised curriculum to boost the capacity of its personnel.
“This initiative equips our officers with the skills and expertise needed to address the complexities of corruption cases with the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.
“This approach ensures that state governments are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively combat corruption at the local level,” he said.
Over the past years, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate; for example, we recovered over ₦13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024 alone.
“This is just one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfil our mandate.
“We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalise our operations and enable more efficient investigations, case management, and internal processes.
“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,” he said. (GBN)