SEE Shocking Amount Of Money Stolen From Government Coffers In Just September- ICPC Exposed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that it uncovered the theft of ₦13 billion from government funds in September 2024 alone.
This startling discovery was announced by ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, during the launch of the commission’ s 2024- 2028 Strategic Action Plan (SAP) in Abuja. Dr. Aliyu emphasized that the recovery of these funds is part of the ICPC’ s continued efforts to fulfill its mandate of combating corruption and mismanagement of public resources.
” Over the past year, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate. For instance, we recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone, ” Dr. Aliyu stated. He also highlighted that the recovery of such substantial amounts demonstrates the commission’ s commitment to holding individuals accountable for misusing government resources.
In addition to its recovery efforts, the ICPC is focused on strengthening the capacity of its personnel to effectively handle corruption- related cases. Dr. Aliyu disclosed that the commission is developing a specialized training curriculum designed to enhance the enforcement capabilities of its officers.
This curriculum will equip ICPC personnel with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to investigate and prosecute corruption cases more efficiently and with greater professionalism. The aim is to ensure that the ICPC can continue to effectively address the growing complexity of corruption cases in Nigeria.
In response to findings from the third national corruption survey, which highlighted the need for broader public engagement in the fight against corruption, the ICPC has stepped up efforts to involve citizens, civil society organizations, and the media in its anti- corruption initiatives.
