ICPC Unveils Initiative To Tackle Corruption In LGAs

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to hold a stakeholders’ meeting on the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments (ACPP-LG) across the country.

This initiative aims to enhance financial management, transparency, and proactive disclosure at the local government level.

Spokesperson of the ICPC, Demola Bakare said in a statement on Wednesday, that the ICPC has over the years actively engaged grassroots communities through various local government programmes and initiatives.

“These efforts have not only served as educational and awareness platforms, but have also empowered citizens to identify and report corrupt practices,” Bakare said.

He said the launch of the ACPP-LG reinforces the ICPC’s ongoing commitment to fostering integrity, accountability, and transparency in local governance.

The stakeholders’ meeting will provide a platform for critical discussions on the challenges undermining local governance and introduce the ACPP-LG as a strategic tool for corruption prevention.

The programme is designed to eliminate financial leakages, curb corrupt practices, ensure compliance with governance standards, and promote efficient, corruption-free service delivery at the grassroots level.

According to the anti-graft agency, a key objective of the ACPP-LG is to restore public trust in the third tier of government by strengthening accountability mechanisms.

The event will also engage key stakeholders and leaders in local governance, particularly in the context of last year’s Supreme Court ruling affirming the financial autonomy of local governments across Nigeria.