In a renewed bid to foster public collaboration in the fight against corruption and related offences, the Katsina State Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to partnering with the government and non-governmental actors.
The Commission emphasised the need for a collective synergy aimed at reducing corruption to its barest minimum; a responsibility it described as both shared and civic. This position was articulated recently during a weekly public enlightenment programme on Vision FM Katsina, titled “Babbar Magana”.
The session also celebrated Nigeria’s recent exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List—a milestone attributed to the strategic and reform-oriented leadership of the ICPC under Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN.
Speaking on behalf of the Katsina Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Mr. Samuel S. Lodam, an Assistant Director, Sani Tarauni Tukur of the ICPC Media and Public Communication Unit, noted that ICPC has remained steadfast in its anti-corruption mandate across both public and private sectors.
As one of Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption agencies, the Commission continues to champion transparency, institutional integrity, and the ethical stewardship of public resources in pursuit of a prosperous nation.
Mr. Lodam emphasised that the ICPC adopts a comprehensive and proactive strategy in tackling corruption; an approach that has become a defining legacy in Nigeria’s national anti-corruption drive.
He highlighted the Commission’s collaborative engagements with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), NGOs, and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) to institutionalise anti-corruption measures, drive policy reforms, and embed integrity-driven practices within local communities.
He further noted that the ICPC has strategically focused on fostering a culture of integrity and accountability through advocacy, public sensitisation, and educational initiatives. Notable among these are the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP) and the establishment of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) across government MDAs—both designed to strengthen civic responsibility and ethical conduct in public service.
On investigative protocols, Mr. Lodam assured the public that the Commission conducts thorough and impartial inquiries into all allegations of corruption. He stressed that every case is handled with the highest degree of fairness, objectivity, and professionalism.
“We in the ICPC stand as a pillar of Nigeria’s anti-corruption architecture,” Mr. Lodam remarked. “We are working assiduously to restore public trust in governance and ensure that national resources are utilised for the collective good. Our efforts are geared towards reclaiming Nigeria’s standing within the comity of nations through transparency, accountability, and institutional rebirth.”
The programme concluded with reflections on public perceptions and the pathways to a truly collective national war against corruption.