The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reported a significant recovery of funds in 2025, with N37.44 billion and $2.353 million seized through asset forfeitures. This achievement marks one of the Commission’s most substantial annual recovery figures to date.
During the ICPC’s end-of-year engagement, Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, disclosed the figures, describing 2025 as a pivotal year for the Commission. The year saw substantial progress in enforcement, prevention, and public enlightenment efforts. The ICPC investigated 263 cases, exceeding its target of 250, and filed 61 cases in court, achieving a 55.74% conviction rate. Notable successes include the conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon, who received a five-year prison sentence for offences relating to sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
The Commission also undertook extensive preventive work, assessing 344 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) using the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard. Additionally, 66 corruption-monitoring activities and 1,490 project-tracking exercises were carried out nationwide. Systems Study and Corruption Risk Assessments were completed in 12 MDAs to reduce structural vulnerabilities to corruption.
In the area of public enlightenment, the ICPC reached over 235,000 Nigerians through 644 sensitisation activities, generating 3.5 million digital engagements. The Commission established 86 Anti-Corruption Clubs and Vanguards and trained 2,707 participants at the ICPC Academy. Partnerships were also broadened, with 15 collaborative activities initiated and 57 complementary engagements executed by civil society organisations.
Dr. Aliyu announced that the ICPC had, for the first time, secured the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) allowance for its staff, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to improving personnel welfare and strengthening institutional capacity. The Chairman commended staff selected for merit awards and honoured retiring staff for their dedication and years of national service.
As the Commission looks ahead to 2026, Dr. Aliyu urged personnel to maintain integrity, diligence, and professionalism, avoiding complacency and poor conduct. The ICPC’s efforts are part of the broader national anti-corruption agenda, and the Commission’s progress in 2025 highlights its commitment to combating corruption in Nigeria. With its significant recovery of funds and notable convictions, the ICPC has demonstrated its resolve to hold individuals accountable for corrupt practices. The Commission’s continued focus on prevention, public enlightenment, and personnel development will be crucial in advancing its mission in the years to come.
