The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) reported a significant recovery of funds in 2025, seizing N37.44 billion and $2.353 million through asset forfeitures. This achievement represents one of the Commission’s most substantial annual recovery figures to date. During the end‑of‑year engagement, Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, described 2025 as a pivotal year, noting considerable progress in enforcement, prevention, and public enlightenment.
The ICPC investigated 263 cases, surpassing its target of 250, and filed 61 cases in court, achieving a 55.74 % conviction rate. Among the notable successes was the conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon, who received a five‑year prison sentence for sexual harassment and cyberbullying offences. Preventive work included assessing 344 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) using the Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard, conducting 66 corruption‑monitoring activities, and carrying out 1,490 project‑tracking exercises nationwide. Systems studies and corruption risk assessments were completed in 12 MDAs to reduce structural vulnerabilities.
In 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 expanded with 15 collaborative activities and 57 complementary engagements by civil‑society organisations.
Dr. Aliyu announced that, for the first time, the ICPC secured the Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) allowance for its staff, reaffirming the commitment to personnel welfare and institutional capacity. He commended staff who received merit awards and honoured retiring employees for their dedication and years of national service.
Looking ahead to 2026, Dr. Aliyu urged personnel to maintain integrity, diligence and professionalism, avoiding complacency and poor conduct. The ICPC’s 2025 achievements—significant fund recovery, notable convictions, and a focus on prevention, public enlightenment and staff development—underscore its resolve to combat corruption in Nigeria and advance its mission in the years to come.
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