The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission said it recovered N13 billion in diverted public funds over the past 30 days.
The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, revealed this as part of the achievements of the commission on Wednesday in Abuja.
Aliyu, who listed this in the 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan of the ICPC, said the plan aims to enhance ICPC’s operations, increase transparency, and deepen collaboration with stakeholders.
He highlighted the achievement to include reforms to digitalise operations and the decentralisation of anti-corruption efforts through state governments.
The ICPC Chairman stated: “The fight against corruption cannot be won by any single institution alone.
“Over the past year, the ICPC has made significant progress.
“For example, we recovered over N13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone.
“Let us move forward with renewed determination, knowing that together we can build a Nigeria where corruption has no place.”
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), described corruption as a cancer, and vowed the Federal Government’s unwavering support for ICPC’s initiatives.
Fagbemi said: “Corruption is a cancer that eats away at the very fabric of our society.
“The launch of this Strategic Action Plan is both timely and necessary.
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“It represents a clear roadmap for the Commission to strengthen its operations, enhance transparency, and deepen collaboration with stakeholders.
“We will continue to work closely with the ICPC and all other relevant agencies to ensure that justice is not only done but is seen to be done.”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, commended ICPC’s strategic plan.
Olukoyede said: “Having a strategy is like having a refined tool at your disposal.
“However, what is crucial is the implementation, requiring ability, commitment, proficiency, and the necessary discourse to execute it.
“I am looking forward to a highly committed approach to its implementation, ensuring it flows from the top down to every member.
“Together, we will succeed in Nigeria.”
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