The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on staff of the Commission at the Lagos State Office to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, embrace innovation, and remain unwavering in the fight against corruption.
Dr. Aliyu made this charge during an official visit to the Lagos Office on Monday, coinciding with his participation in the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch Annual Law Conference.
Welcoming the Chairman, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, fsi, presented the office’s performance highlights for the year 2025, which included:
- 23 sensitization programmes conducted
- 26 corruption cases under investigation
- 11 cases successfully concluded
- 6 Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) inaugurated
Commending the Lagos team, Dr. Aliyu praised their resilience and cooperation with the RACC, acknowledging the challenges faced while urging greater urgency in operations.
“Despite the challenges, we are doing our best to discharge our mandate,” he stated, adding that “we must speed up investigations, ensure faster prosecutions, and carry out timely case reviews.”
The Chairman outlined strategic priorities to strengthen the Commission’s effectiveness, including:
- Enhanced collaboration with sister anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies
- Prioritizing prevention as a core strategy
- Encouraging strategic thinking and critical analysis in investigations
- Regular engagement with State Attorneys-General and judiciary leadership
- Improved staff welfare and capacity building, particularly through digital training
- Investment in infrastructure, including befitting office spaces in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano
- Embracing digital tools and platforms to drive efficiency
- Strengthening international cooperation, including with partners like Zambia under CEPTG
Dr. Aliyu emphasized the importance of grassroots public engagement, calling for sensitization efforts in local languages to broaden public awareness and participation.
He also reiterated the core values of the Commission, stressing that “ICPC staff must lead by example. Do not compromise your integrity.” He reaffirmed plans to integrate anti-corruption education into institutions such as the Nigerian Law School, to nurture a new generation of ethically conscious legal professionals.
Underscoring the Commission’s independence, Dr. Aliyu declared, “Under my leadership, no one will intimidate ICPC.” He assured staff of balanced leadership, sustained advocacy for improved welfare, and robust engagement with international partners to reinforce the Commission’s mandate.
The Chairman’s visit was widely regarded as a morale booster and a strategic realignment, setting a renewed tone for performance, innovation, and institutional reform. It reaffirmed ICPC’s mission to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability across the nation.