By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The leadership of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on its internal Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to intensify preventive efforts and strengthen accountability systems within the Commission.
This charge was delivered during a sensitisation workshop held at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja.
Representing the Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, Director Olusegun Adigun urged members of the Unit to remain resolute in promoting integrity, enforcing internal controls, and driving institutional discipline. He noted that corruption remains a significant barrier to national development and described the workshop as a renewed “call to action” for stronger preventive mechanisms.
The Secretary to the Commission, Barr. Clifford Oparaodu, also underscored ACTU’s indispensable role in Nigeria’s anti-corruption architecture. He emphasised that the Unit supports transparency across internal processes — including promotion exercises — by ensuring objective fact-finding and reinforcing public-service ethics.
In his remarks, ACTU Chairman, Barr. Michael Adesola, highlighted the Unit’s recent achievements, particularly its independent management of the 2025 promotion examination. He cautioned staff against misconduct capable of undermining the Commission’s integrity and formally appealed for ACTU’s elevation from an ad-hoc body to a full-fledged Unit to enhance operational capacity.
Other speakers included Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Head of Reforms. The event ended with a shared pledge by management and staff to strengthen collaboration and build a more corruption-resistant public service.
INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC)
PRESS RELEASE
Monday 8th December, 2025
Chairman, Secretary Urge ICPC Anti-Corruption Unit to Intensify Preventive Measures, Foster Accountability
The Chairman and the Secretary of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have jointly called on the Commission’s internal Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to intensify preventive measures and strengthen accountability within its working systems.
The charge was delivered recently at a sensitisation workshop in ICPC headquarters, Abuja.
ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, represented by Director Olusegun Adigun, urged ACTU members to remain steadfast in promoting integrity and reinforcing internal controls within the Commission. Dr. Aliyu described corruption as a major obstacle to national development and framed the workshop as a “call to action,” pledging continued institutional support for the Unit’s work.
Echoing the Chairman’s message, the Secretary to the Commission, Barr. Clifford Oparaodu, emphasised ACTU’s indispensable role in the national anti-corruption framework. He stated that the Unit fosters accountability through vigilant fact-finding and by ensuring transparency in internal processes, such as promotion exercises.
ACTU Chairman Barr. Michael Adesola highlighted the Unit’s ongoing efforts, including its independent management of the 2025 promotion examination, further warning staff against any conduct that could undermine the Commission’s integrity and formally appealed for ACTU to be elevated from an ad-hoc body to a full-fledged Unit to enhance its operational capacity.
Others who also spoke include Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, Head of Reforms.
The event concluded with a reinforced commitment to collaborative action, underscoring the shared responsibility of staff and management in building a corruption-resistant public service.
Signed
J. Okor Odey, ANIPR
Spokesperson for the Commission
