Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has presented the Commission’s performance scorecard over the past year to the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes.
Dr. Aliyu who delivered the report during an oversight visit by the Senate Committee on Monday evening highlighted the Commission’s achievements in strengthening its capabilities in the fight against corruption and advancing policy research, despite limited budgetary resources and reliance on international donor support.
While reeling out the significant recoveries of assets and cash within the period made by the Commission, Dr Aliyu said, “In 2023, the ICPC received 1,187 petitions, assigned 275 cases for investigation, filed 63 cases in court, and secured 18 convictions.
He went further, “From January to October 2024, we received 851 petitions, assigned 243 cases, and secured 13 convictions,”.
Discussing the…