ICPC chair says integrity deficit fuels Nigeria’s problems
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu, has highlighted the lack of integrity as a major factor behind Nigeria’s governance and development challenges. Speaking at an anti-corruption conference, Aliyu stressed the urgent need for ethical compliance across all sectors. He emphasized that combating corruption requires collective action from both public and private institutions. Other speakers at the event echoed the call for practical solutions and stronger collaboration to address corruption.
What we know
- Musa Aliyu stated that the absence of integrity and ethical standards is central to Nigeria’s challenges.
- He delivered these remarks at the International Conference on Anti-Corruption, Transparency and Integrity in Governance in Keffi, Nasarawa State.
- Aliyu called for active participation from public institutions, private sector, civil society, and citizens in the anti-corruption fight.
- The Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria, Professor Sheriff Ibrahim, described corruption as a major obstacle to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
- Former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, urged for a more determined and action-driven approach to tackling corruption.
