By Anifowoshe Oladipupo
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Aliyu, says Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight requires more than punishment to succeed.
Speaking at a roundtable with Attorneys-General from the North-East in Maiduguri, Aliyu described corruption as a “stubborn challenge” that undermines the economy, fuels insecurity, and erodes public trust.
He stressed that punitive measures, though important, must be complemented with asset recovery, stronger institutions, and enhanced regional cooperation.
The event, themed “Institutional Integrity and Regional Cooperation,” is part of ICPC’s engagements across the country’s geopolitical zones. Aliyu commended the Borno State Judiciary for its reforms, describing them as a model of institutional integrity necessary to curb graft.
He emphasized that building resilient systems and fostering collaboration remain crucial to advancing a corruption-free Nigeria.
