ICPC Recovers Over N13bn Diverted Funds In September 2024

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says it recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024.

Chairman of the Commission, Musa Aliyu, announced this at the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan on Wednesday in Abuja.

Aliyu, who stressed that the Commission has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate, did not disclose where exactly these funds were recovered from.

He also revealed that the anti-graft agency is digitalising its operations which he said will position it as a leader in leveraging technology to combat corruption.

According to him, the Commission is developing a specialised curriculum aimed at enhancing the enforcement capacity of its personnel.

While noting that prevention is better than cure, Aliyu said the ICPC has intensified efforts to identify institutional and administrative vulnerabilities through System Studies and Corruption Risk Assessments.

“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.

“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.

“This initiative equips our officers with the skills and expertise needed to address the complexities of corruption cases with the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency,” Aliyu said.

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