The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds by the Commission in September 2024 alone.
This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Musa Aliyu, during the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan in Abuja on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, Aliyu, emphasized that the anti-corruption agency has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate. He, however, did not disclose where exactly theN13 billion diverted funds were recovered from.
He said, “Over the past year, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate. For example, we recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone. This is just one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfil our mandate.”
To reposition the Commission for more proficiency, the ICPC boss said the Commission is digitalizing its operations. He stated that this will position it as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption.
“We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalize 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 this digital age.”
Aliu also noted that the ICPC is developing a specialized curriculum aimed at enhancing the enforcement capacity of its personnel.
He said, “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.
“Additionally, we are decentralizing the anti-corruption effort by empowering State Governments through the mobilization of State Attorneys General.
“This approach ensures that State Governments are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to effectively combat corruption at the local level.”
Aliyu pointed out that the ICPC has intensified efforts to identify institutional and administrative vulnerabilities. He stated that this is done through System Studies and Corruption Risk Assessments.
“We have also continued to engage with the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Thereby, reinforcing our grassroots monitoring mechanisms,” he stated.
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