ICPC Chair: Integrity Lacking in Nigeria's Governance

Musa Aliyu, the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), asserted that the lack of integrity is at the heart of Nigeria's governance and development challenges. He made this statement during an open address at the International Conference on Anti-Corruption, Transparency, and Integrity in Governance, organized by the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

Aliyu emphasized the urgent need to reinforce ethical compliance across various sectors to achieve meaningful progress against corruption. He noted that the fight against corruption requires collective involvement from all sectors of society, including public institutions, the private sector, civil society organizations, professional bodies, faith-based organizations, media, academia, and citizens.

He called for stronger collaboration and commitment to rebuild public trust and strengthen governance systems. Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, also highlighted the necessity of a determined, action-driven approach to combat corruption, warning that mere rhetoric would not yield results.