By Peace Udugba — The Daily Torch Media
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received recognition for its institutional performance, transparency and accountability following an independent assessment conducted by a coalition of civil society organisations.
The assessment identified the ICPC and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) among notable performers in public accountability and service delivery.
Presented at a civil society roundtable in Lagos, the assessment examined selected federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), focusing on transparency, institutional efficiency, accountability and measurable contributions to public service delivery.
According to a report published by NewsNowOnline on October 24, 2026, the assessment acknowledged the ICPC’s contributions to protecting public resources, strengthening institutional safeguards against corruption and promoting integrity in the public service.
The recognition comes amid ongoing efforts by the Commission, under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, to strengthen its investigative, preventive and enforcement functions.
Beyond investigating allegations of corruption, the Commission has continued to pursue systemic interventions aimed at identifying institutional weaknesses, improving compliance mechanisms and reducing opportunities for the abuse of public office.
The assessment also highlighted the importance of the ICPC’s oversight responsibilities in public procurement, where weak controls and corrupt practices can expose government finances to significant losses.
The Commission’s broader mandate includes promoting ethical conduct, strengthening accountability and encouraging collaboration among regulatory institutions, law enforcement agencies and civil society organisations.
Under Aliyu’s leadership, the ICPC has maintained its focus on combating corruption through enforcement, preventive interventions and public enlightenment.
The Commission’s approach recognises that achieving sustainable results in the fight against corruption requires more than prosecution alone, as effective prevention, institutional reforms and public awareness are also essential.
The latest recognition follows the Commission’s performance in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index conducted by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, in which the ICPC reportedly scored 80.13 per cent, an increase from 78.13 per cent in 2025.
The two assessments offer separate perspectives on the Commission’s performance in institutional accountability, transparency and service delivery.
The Lagos roundtable also emphasised the need to evaluate public institutions beyond policy announcements and routine activities, noting that institutional effectiveness should ultimately be measured by tangible results and benefits to citizens.
For the ICPC, the recognition underscores the importance of sustaining credible investigations, strengthening preventive measures, improving institutional responsiveness and building public confidence in the fight against corruption.
It also reinforces the responsibility of anti-corruption institutions to uphold professionalism, fairness, transparency and respect for due process in carrying out their statutory duties.
As the Commission continues to discharge its mandate, the assessment provides an opportunity to consolidate institutional improvements and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders committed to accountability and good governance.
