ICPC Moves To Ensure Transparency, Accountability

The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has called for innovative strategies to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria.

The ICPC chairman stated that digital platforms that augment human discretion and promote open access must be fully embraced.

Represented by the commission’s spokesperson, Mr. Demola Bakare, the ICPC boss said, “Investment in digital transformation for anti-corruption and effective service delivery purposes will go a long way to enhance development and spread national prosperity.”

The ICPC chairman further stated that transparency and accountability are not distant ideals but actionable principles.

By embracing innovation, empowering institutions, and involving every Nigerian in the fight against corruption, we can have a generation that does not just talk about change but makes it happen.

Dr. Aliyu stated this at a three-day National Anti-Corruption Conference (TAC’25) organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, with the theme “Fostering Collaboration in Enhancing Transparency Within MDAs.”

In his opening remarks, the House of Representatives Committee chairman on Anti-Corruption, Rt. Hon. (Prince) Kayode Moshood Akiolu emphasised the importance of collaboration in combating corruption.

He stated that “no single entity or agency can tackle the pervasive nature of corruption alone. It calls for synergy between government agencies, civil society, the private sector, and the citizenry to create a cohesive strategy that places transparency at the forefront of our public administration”.

He further emphasised that there must be a steadfast commitment to ensuring that public service delivery processes are efficient, open, and transparent.

In his keynote address, Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), said that transparency fosters accountability, deters malfeasance, and empowers citizens to hold leaders to account.

He said the use of technology must be underpinned by a culture of integrity, nurtured through training and leadership by example. He also advocated for punitive measures when there are violations.

The conference brought together stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAS), Civil Society Organisations (CSOS), and the private sector, with active participation from attendees, engaging in thought-provoking questions and discussions during the panel sessions.