ICPC Launches Integrity Clubs to Combat School Corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) inaugurated student anti-corruption integrity clubs in Abuja as part of a broader strategy to instill honesty, accountability, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians. This initiative aims to benefit 20 million Nigerian students through integrity-based education programs established since 2003.

The ICPC is collaborating with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) to develop a national values curriculum that promotes positive attitudes and behavior change among students. The launch attracted support from various stakeholders, including the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPP), which represents over 5,000 private schools and ten thousand teachers.

The chairman of the FCT chapter of NAPP commended the ICPC for extending this initiative to private schools, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside academic excellence. Additionally, the ICPC plans to introduce a parent forum to promote ethical values at home, reinforcing the fight against corruption from family to school environments.