Fight Against Corruption: ICPC Recovers Over ₦13bn Diverted Funds In September
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Adamu Aliyu, has announced that over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds was recovered in September 2024.
He made this statement during Tuesday’s launch of the commission’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan in Abuja.
Aliyu said, “Over the past year, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate; for example, we recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone. This is one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfill our mandate.”
Aliyu also disclosed that plans are underway to digitalise the commission’s operations. He added that this would enable more efficient investigations and case management, among other improvements.
“We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalise our operations and enable more efficient investigations, case management, and internal processes. This transformation will position the commission as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption, keeping us one step ahead of criminal activities in the digital age,” he stated.
Aliyu further mentioned that a specialised curriculum is being developed to enhance the enforcement capacity of the commission’s personnel, equipping officers with the necessary skills to handle complex corruption cases with professionalism and efficiency.
He noted that the agency is working on decentralising anti-corruption efforts by empowering state governments through their Attorneys General, allowing for more effective corruption prevention at the local level.
“Additionally, we are decentralising the anti-corruption effort by empowering state governments through the mobilisation of State Attorneys General. This approach ensures that state governments are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary to combat corruption at the local level effectively,” Aliyu added.
