ICPC Deepens Strategic Partnerships as UNODC, FRSC Hail Commission’s Anti-Corruption Reforms
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recorded major boosts to its anti-corruption drive on Monday as both the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lauded the Commission’s leadership in asset recovery, institutional reforms, and preventive systems.
During separate courtesy visits to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, the UNODC Country Representative, Mr. Cheikh Toure, and the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, mni, commended the ICPC for its strategic contributions to strengthening transparency and accountability across governance sectors.
Mr. Toure praised the ICPC for demonstrating exceptional leadership in Nigeria’s fight against corruption, noting that the country’s success in recovering stolen assets remains unmatched globally. He described the ICPC as “a good custodian” of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), citing the Commission’s high-profile convictions and robust preventive activities such as the Anti-Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Government (ACPP-LG).
Highlighting the importance of youth-focused interventions, the UNODC chief expressed readiness to deepen collaboration with ICPC through its five-year action plan, which contains over 400 partnership opportunities. He also invited the Commission to the next national stakeholders’ meeting on Illicit Financial Flows to be hosted by the Embassy of Finland.
Mr. Toure emphasised the need for stronger joint work in intelligence gathering, wildlife crime prevention, digital knowledge management, and institutional development to enhance the Commission’s overall performance.
ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, appreciated the global body’s support and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to tackling corruption at all levels. He disclosed that ICPC had recovered significant sums in tax and pension matters, blocked numerous leakages, and prioritised youth and women through targeted interventions, including collaborations with the Office of the First Lady.
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Dr. Aliyu identified technology as a new frontier in corruption control, revealing the Commission’s deployment of an AI-powered chatbot on its website while seeking further technical assistance from UNODC.
In a related engagement, the ICPC Chairman received the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, who visited with his management team to strengthen institutional ties.
Dr. Aliyu underscored the strategic importance of the transport sector in national development, noting that vehicles are frequently used to perpetrate crimes. He stressed the need for enhanced collaboration between the ICPC, FRSC, and other security agencies to promote road safety, curb corrupt practices, and improve accountability.
The Chairman commended the FRSC’s recent technological reforms, particularly the Contactless Driver’s License Processing System, which minimises human interaction and reduces opportunities for corruption. He also applauded the Premium Driver’s License Service for improving service timelines and boosting public confidence.
Dr. Aliyu pledged the Commission’s support for strengthening the FRSC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) and directed relevant departments within ICPC to collaborate with the Corps on capacity-building programmes targeting safe driving, public sensitisation, and integrity promotion.
In his remarks, Corps Marshal Mohammed highlighted ongoing innovations in the FRSC, including the enhanced National Vehicle Identification System (NVIS), upgraded Passenger Manifest System, and the Corps’ capacity to process up to 25,000 driver’s licenses daily. He reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to eliminating identity-related fraud through stronger data protection mechanisms.
Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, DSSRS, commended the FRSC leadership and expressed optimism that both institutions would continue to advance transparency and safety in Nigeria’s transport and public-service sectors.
Both visits reflect the ICPC’s growing partnerships at national and international levels as the Commission intensifies its efforts to strengthen systems, recover stolen assets, and build a corruption-free society.
By PRNigeria
