ICPC and CCT Advocate for Integrity in Public Service

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) urged for stronger ethical standards and accountability in Nigeria's public service at the Verbatim Magazine/ICPC presentation of the “100 Pillars of Integrity in Public Service Award.” Mr Kupolati Kayode represented ICPC chairman Dr Musa Aliyu, stating that combating corruption requires more than prosecution; it necessitates building a culture of integrity for sustainable national development. He praised award recipients as exemplars of commitment to transparency and ethical conduct, asserting that integrity is vital for effective public institutions.

Dr Aliyu linked institutional integrity with economic growth, advocating for public contracts to be awarded based on competence rather than connections. The ICPC also called for increased public education on corruption and emphasized that promoting integrity should involve various stakeholders, including the media and religious institutions.