The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received recognition for its institutional performance and accountability following an independent assessment 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 Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government 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 within 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 responsibilities.
Beyond investigating allegations of corruption the Commission has continued to emphasise systemic interventions aimed at identifying institutional weaknesses strengthening compliance mechanisms and reducing opportunities for the abuse of public office.
The civil society assessment particularly highlighted the importance of the ICPC’s oversight responsibilities in public procurement where weak institutional controls and corrupt practices can expose government finances to substantial losses.
It also highlighted the Commission’s broader mandate to promote ethical conduct strengthen accountability and encourage collaboration among regulatory institutions law enforcement agencies and civil society organisations.
Under Aliyu’s leadership the Commission has maintained its focus on combating corruption through lawful enforcement preventive interventions and public enlightenment recognising that sustainable anti-corruption outcomes require more than prosecution alone.
The latest civil society acknowledgement 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 scored 80.13 per cent up from 78.13 per cent in 2025.
The two assessments provide additional perspectives on the Commission’s institutional accountability transparency and service-delivery responsibilities.
The Lagos roundtable also underscored the importance of evaluating public institutions beyond policy announcements and routine activities stressing that institutional effectiveness should ultimately be reflected in measurable outcomes and benefits to citizens.
For the ICPC the recognition reinforces the importance of sustaining credible investigations strengthening preventive measures improving institutional responsiveness and deepening public confidence in the fight against corruption.
It also highlights the continuing responsibility of anti-corruption institutions to demonstrate professionalism fairness transparency and respect for due process in discharging their statutory mandates.
The Commission is expected to continue consolidating institutional improvements and strengthening collaboration with stakeholders committed to accountability and good governance.