By Kenneth Atavti
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC Adamu Aliyu, has declared that over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds was recovered in September 2024.
Aliyu did not specify the sectors or individuals from whom the funds were recovered but highlighted that the anti-corruption agency has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate.
He made this statement during the launch of the commission’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan in Abuja on Tuesday.
Aliyu said, “Over the past year, the ICPC has made significant progress in discharging its mandate; for example, we recovered over ₦13 billion in diverted public funds in September 2024 alone. This is just one of the many ways we have worked tirelessly to fulfil our mandate.”
Aliyu also disclosed that plans are underway to digitalise the commission’s operations.
He added that this would enable more efficient investigations and case management, among other improvements.
“We are also embarking on ICT reforms that will digitalise our operations and enable more efficient investigations, case management, and internal processes. This transformation will position the commission as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption, keeping us one step ahead of criminal activities in the digital age,” he stated.
Aliyu further mentioned that a specialised curriculum is being developed to enhance the enforcement capacity of the commission’s personnel, equipping officers with the necessary skills to handle complex corruption cases with professionalism and efficiency.