ICPC Chairman Urges Education to Combat Corruption in Nigeria

Yahaya Abdulkarim, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), stated that Nigeria cannot achieve lasting peace without tackling corruption. Speaking at a secondary school in Sokoto on Tuesday, he stressed that the fight against corruption must extend beyond mere arrests and prosecutions.

Abdulkarim highlighted the need to address structural behavioral problems associated with corruption, advocating for the education of children in honesty, discipline, and punctuality to prepare them as future leaders. He advised teachers to serve as role models and encourage students to report misconduct.

He also encouraged students to study hard and avoid examination malpractice, noting that success is not limited to those from wealthy families, as exemplified by Christoph Musa, a retired General and former Attorney General, who rose from humble beginnings. Murjanatu Muhammad, the principal of the school, expressed gratitude to the ICPC Chairman for his visit, describing it as a rare privilege.