The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Niger State Office, has called on judicial workers to champion transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct in the discharge of public duties.
The call came during a sensitisation lecture delivered to members and staff of the Niger State Judicial Service Commission, as part of the ICPC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen integrity frameworks within public institutions across the state.
Delivering the first paper titled “The Role of Public Servants in the Fight Against Corruption,” Assistant Chief Investigator (ACI) Suleiman Alhaj stressed that public officers occupy a critical position in the nation’s anti-corruption architecture. He urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and due process in all official dealings.
“Transparency and accountability are not optional—they are the very bedrock of good governance,” Mr Alhaj told the gathering. He further noted that adherence to ethical standards by judicial staff directly enhances public confidence in the justice system.
The second presentation was delivered by Deputy Superintendent Fauziya Abubakar on the topic “Overview of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy.” She outlined the core values of the policy, including patriotism, human dignity, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
Ms Abubakar emphasised that embedding these values within public institutions is essential for rebuilding public trust, improving service delivery, and accelerating national development. “Ethics is not an abstract concept; it is a daily practice that defines how we serve the people,” she remarked.
The sensitisation programme attracted a cross-section of key stakeholders, including the representative of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, and members of staff of the Commission. In total, 31 participants attended the session.
The engagement forms part of the ICPC’s broader public enlightenment and stakeholder outreach strategy in Niger State, aimed at preventing corruption through education, value reorientation, and institutional collaboration.
As the ICPC continues to deepen its partnership with the judiciary, the message was clear: integrity must be the guiding principle for all who serve in public office.