ICPC recovers N37.44bn, $2.35m in anti-graft drive

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered over N37.44 billion and $2.35 million in 2025 as part of its ongoing anti-corruption efforts.

According to a statement from the Commission, its Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, disclosed this during a joint workshop organised by the ICPC and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Thursday in Abuja.

Aliyu also said projects under the Federal Ministry of Works worth over N21.23 trillion were monitored, leading to the exposure of abandoned and underperforming projects, while compelling contractors to return to site.

He further disclosed that the Commission had monitored approximately 950 projects across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with a combined value of around N415.25 billion.

The ICPC boss described the recoveries as a reflection of intensified efforts by the Commission to tackle corruption and promote accountability in public service, stressing that sustained collaboration, particularly with the media, remains critical to consolidating the gains.

He noted that the media plays a central role in the anti-corruption ecosystem, serving as watchdogs, agenda-setters and catalysts for institutional reforms. According to him, without a vibrant and ethical press, the fight against corruption risks losing one of its strongest pillars.

Aliyu also highlighted the Commission’s preventive approach, pointing to its Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTI) as a major tool in curbing corruption. He revealed that about 950 projects valued at approximately ₦415.25 billion have been tracked across 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“These interventions have exposed abandoned and underperforming projects, compelled contractors to return to site, and strengthened accountability in public service delivery,” he said.