ICPC Earns Civil Society Recognition for Performance, Accountability Under Musa Adamu Aliyu

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received recognition for its performance and accountability efforts following an independent assessment by a coalition of civil society organisations. The assessment listed the Commission and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) among notable federal institutions in public accountability and service delivery, while highlighting the need to sustain reforms and strengthen institutional effectiveness.

The assessment was presented at a civil society roundtable in Lagos, where selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government were evaluated on transparency, operational efficiency, accountability and their contributions to public service delivery.

According to a report published by NewsNowOnline on October 24, 2026, the assessment recognised the ICPC’s efforts to protect public resources, strengthen safeguards against corruption and promote integrity across the public service.

The recognition comes as the Commission continues to implement measures aimed at improving its investigative, preventive and enforcement functions under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN.

In addition to investigating allegations of corruption, the ICPC has continued to pursue institutional reforms designed to address weaknesses in public systems, improve compliance and limit opportunities for the misuse of public office.

The assessment also drew attention to the Commission’s oversight responsibilities in public procurement, an area where inadequate controls and corrupt practices can result in significant losses of government funds.

Through its statutory responsibilities, the ICPC works to promote ethical standards, strengthen accountability and encourage cooperation among regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies and civil society organisations in the fight against corruption.

Under Dr Aliyu’s leadership, the Commission has continued to focus on lawful enforcement, preventive strategies and public enlightenment. These approaches reflect the understanding that lasting progress in tackling corruption requires more than investigations and prosecutions; it also depends on addressing the institutional conditions that allow corrupt practices to thrive.

The latest recognition follows the ICPC’s performance in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index conducted by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity. The Commission reportedly scored 80.13 per cent in the assessment, compared with 78.13 per cent in 2025.

Although the assessments examine institutional performance from different perspectives, they both draw attention to the importance of transparency, accountability and effective service delivery in public institutions.

Participants at the Lagos roundtable also emphasised the need to assess government agencies based on tangible results rather than policy announcements and routine activities. They stressed that the effectiveness of public institutions should be measured by their practical impact on citizens and the quality of services they provide.

For the ICPC, the recognition underscores the need to sustain credible investigations, strengthen preventive interventions, improve institutional responsiveness and build greater public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.

It also reinforces the responsibility of anti-corruption agencies to uphold professionalism, fairness, transparency and due process while carrying out their statutory duties.

As the Commission continues its work, the assessment presents an opportunity to build on existing institutional improvements and deepen cooperation with stakeholders working to advance accountability, integrity and good governance in Nigeria.