By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has charged Nigerian lawyers to uphold integrity, truth, and professional consistency, stressing that their conduct shapes public perception of the legal profession.
Dr. Aliyu gave the charge on Friday when he received the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, Barr. Owhor Clever N., Esq., and his executive team during a courtesy visit to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja.
The ICPC Chairman underscored the importance of mentorship in grooming the next generation of lawyers, urging senior practitioners to lead by example.
“It is important that young lawyers begin their careers under the guidance of seniors who possess unquestionable integrity. As senior practitioners, we must lead by example and ensure that what we pass on can stand the test of time,” he said.
Warning against inconsistency in legal positions, Dr. Aliyu added, “If you argue today that white is white, tomorrow you should not argue that white is green or black. The public watches us closely, and inconsistency undermines the profession.”
Earlier, Barr. Clever explained that the visit aimed to foster collaboration with the ICPC in anti-corruption and integrity training for NBA members, contributing articles to the branch’s journals, and partnering on its Legal Week and other programmes. He further revealed plans to dedicate the next edition of the branch’s journal to honour Dr. Aliyu for his contributions to the anti-corruption fight.
On behalf of the branch, the NBA Gwagwalada Chairman presented Dr. Aliyu with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his leadership achievements.
Dr. Aliyu welcomed the proposals and assured the branch of the Commission’s readiness to partner on the outlined initiatives and other mutually beneficial projects.
Full ICPC Statement
INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC)
PRESS RELEASE
Monday 11th August, 2025
ICPC Chairman Urges Lawyers to Uphold Integrity and Professional Excellence
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has urged lawyers across the country to uphold integrity, truth, and consistency in their professional conduct, stressing the need to set a positive precedent for the legal profession.
Dr. Aliyu made the call on Friday when he received the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Owhor Clever N., Esq., and his executive team during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Addressing the delegation, the ICPC Chairman emphasised the critical role of mentorship in shaping the next generation of lawyers.
“It is important that young lawyers begin their careers under the guidance of seniors who possess unquestionable integrity. As senior practitioners, we must lead by example and ensure that what we pass on can stand the test of time,” he said.
Dr. Aliyu cautioned against behaviors that could tarnish the image of the legal profession, urging lawyers to remain consistent in their positions on judicial matters to avoid eroding public trust.
“If you argue today that white is white, tomorrow you should not argue that white is green or black. The public watches us closely, and inconsistency undermines the profession,” he warned.
Earlier in his remarks, Barr. Clever stated that the visit was aimed at exploring collaboration with the ICPC in areas such as anti-corruption and integrity training for members, contributing articles to NBA journals, and partnering on the branch’s Legal Week and other programmes.
He also announced plans to dedicate the next edition of the branch’s journal to honor Dr. Aliyu for his contributions to the fight against corruption. On behalf of the branch, he presented the ICPC Chairman with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his leadership achievements.
In response, Dr. Aliyu assured the NBA Gwagwalada Branch of the Commission’s readiness to partner with them in the proposed initiatives and other areas of mutual interest.
Signed
Demola Bakare, fsi
Director, Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission
This report is published by Newspot Nigeria.
