The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has conferred the prestigious title of “Vanguard of Good Leadership and Epitome of Hope” upon the Director of Administration and Human Resources of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Alkali, mni.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the leader of the student delegation, Comrade James Oneze, explained that the association had meticulously followed the Director’s outstanding professional record.
He described Alkali as a man of solid integrity with an immaculate career in public service.
Comrade Oneze also commended the Commission for its relentless efforts, particularly in the recovery of stolen assets from corrupt individuals.
Furthermore, he expressed the students’ appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, specifically lauding the impact of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
He noted that the fund has significantly alleviated financial pressures for many indigenous students by covering their academic fees, which in turn helps to reduce the propensity towards crime and other social vices.
In his response, Alhaji Alkali expressed profound gratitude to the student body and reaffirmed the ICPC’s commitment to national development.
“The ICPC’s contributions to national development cannot be overemphasised,” he stated. “When corruption is tackled head-on, many other societal challenges, especially insecurity and poverty, are simultaneously addressed.”
The director urged the students to continue distinguishing themselves positively while partnering with the Commission in the fight against corruption. “The youths are major stakeholders in our work, and we will continue to work with you because when we develop the youth, we develop the nation,” he added.
Alhaji Alkali’s receipt of the NANS award comes just weeks after he was bestowed with another significant honour. In March 2026, the Northern Youth Organisation of Nigeria (NYON) named him the “Garkuwan Matasan Arewa” (The Shield of Northern Youth) and conferred upon him the Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Integrity Leadership Award .