The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has underscored the crucial role of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) desk officers in promoting ethics and accountability in the public sector.
His remarks came at the start of a two-day workshop in Abuja, organised by ICPC in partnership with The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC).
The workshop, which began today, aims to bolster the capacity of ACTU officers by providing advanced tools, strategies, and best practices to prevent and address corruption risks across the country’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Dr. Aliyu, represented at the event by Mr. Henry Emore, ICPC’s Director of Legal Services, highlighted the workshop as part of a shared commitment to equipping Nigeria’s public servants with the skills to foster transparency and combat corruption.
The ICPC boss stated, “This training, sponsored by RoLAC, reflects our joint dedication to empowering public service in Nigeria with the resources necessary to uphold transparency and accountability”.
He urged participants to fully engage in the sessions, collaborate with peers and apply the knowledge gained to their respective agencies, emphasising that a public sector rooted in integrity and fairness serves all Nigerians.
In his address, Dr. Emmanuel Uche, RoLAC’s Project Manager for Anti-Corruption, reinforced the ICPC’s foundational role as Nigeria’s lead anti-corruption agency.
Dr. Uche stressed the importance of a proactive and decentralised approach through ACTUs, explaining that while ICPC headquarters will act as the central hub, ACTU embedded within MDAs are essential for broad, effective coverage.
He noted that ICPC’s success depends heavily on ACTU’s effectiveness, as it is designed not merely to react, but to anticipate and mitigate corruption across Nigeria’s government infrastructure.