Alex Enumah in Abuja
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has acquired recent recognition for its institutional efficiency within the struggle in opposition to corruption within the nation.
The recognition adopted an unbiased evaluation by a Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), which recognized the Commission and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) among the many notable performers in public accountability and repair supply.
An announcement by the ICPC famous the evaluation, offered at a civil society roundtable in Lagos, examined chosen Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal authorities, specializing in transparency, institutional effectivity, accountability and measurable contributions to public service supply.
The assertion referenced a report printed by NewsNowOnline on October 24, 2026, whereby ICPC’s contributions to defending public sources, strengthening institutional safeguards in opposition to corruption and selling integrity inside the public service had been acknowledged.
“The recognition comes amid ongoing efforts by the Commission, under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, to strengthen the effectiveness of its investigative, preventive and enforcement responsibilities”, the assertion learn partially.
It noticed that past investigating allegations of corruption, the Commission has continued to stress systemic interventions designed to determine institutional weaknesses, strengthen compliance mechanisms and cut back alternatives for the abuse of public workplace.
The civil society evaluation notably highlighted the significance of the ICPC’s oversight obligations in public procurement, the place weak institutional controls and corrupt practices can expose authorities funds to substantial losses.
The recognition additionally highlights the Commission’s broader mandate to advertise moral conduct, strengthen accountability, and encourage collaboration amongst regulatory establishments, legislation enforcement companies, and civil society organisations.
Meanwhile, the ICPC beneath the management of its present chairman has maintained its deal with combating corruption via lawful enforcement, preventive interventions and public enlightenment, recognising that sustainable anti-corruption outcomes require greater than prosecution alone.
“Significantly, the most recent civil society acknowledgement follows the Commission’s efficiency within the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index, performed by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, the place ICPC recorded 80.13 per cent, up from 78.13 per cent in 2025.
“The separate assessments present further views on the Commission’s institutional accountability, transparency and service-delivery obligations.
“The Lagos roundtable also underscored the importance of evaluating public institutions beyond policy announcements and routine activities, stressing that institutional effectiveness should ultimately be reflected in measurable outcomes and benefits to citizens”, the assertion added.
However, the popularity in keeping with the ICPC, reinforces the significance of sustaining credible investigations, strengthening preventive measures, enhancing institutional responsiveness and deepening public confidence within the struggle in opposition to corruption.
It additionally highlights the persevering with duty of anti-corruption establishments to exhibit professionalism, equity, transparency, and respect for due course of in discharging their statutory mandates.
As the Commission continues to pursue its obligations, the unbiased evaluation gives a possibility to consolidate institutional enhancements and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders dedicated to accountability and good governance.
