ABUJA — The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between anti-corruption agencies and critical stakeholders to effectively tackle corruption and recover stolen public assets both within Nigeria and internationally.
Speaking at an anti-corruption forum in Abuja themed “An Assessment of Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Regime,” Dr. Aliyu noted that corruption remains a major impediment to Nigeria’s development and urged a collective approach involving government institutions, civil society, international partners, and the judiciary.
“The scale of illicit financial flows and asset concealment across jurisdictions demands a unified strategy. We must build stronger, more transparent partnerships to trace, seize, and repatriate looted funds,” Dr. Aliyu stated.
He praised ongoing cooperation between the ICPC, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and international law enforcement bodies but noted that procedural delays, legal complexities, and inadequate public engagement remain challenges in asset recovery efforts.
The event, organized by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, drew participants from the legal community, diplomatic corps, financial institutions, and anti-graft agencies.
Stakeholders at the event echoed the call for improved information sharing, legislative reforms, and the adoption of modern technology to track and monitor suspicious wealth and financial transactions.
Dr. Aliyu reaffirmed the ICPC’s commitment to institutional integrity, proactive investigations, and restoring public trust in Nigeria’s anti-corruption regime.
