- Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu reveals that 70% of Nigerians approached for bribes in 2023 refused, indicating a positive trend against corruption
- At a conference, Aliyu emphasizes collaboration among agencies and urges citizens to continue resisting bribery to combat corruption effectively
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has revealed that 70% of Nigerians approached for bribes in 2023 refused on at least one occasion.
He highlighted this as a significant step in combating corruption in the country.
Speaking at a conference in Kano with North-West Attorneys-General, themed “Establishing a Community of Practice for Attorneys-General,” Dr. Aliyu emphasized the importance of collaboration in fighting corruption.
He noted that no single government agency can achieve success in isolation.
“We must work together—locally, regionally, and internationally—to create systems of accountability and transparency,” Aliyu stated. He called on Attorneys-General in the North-West to strengthen partnerships with ICPC to fortify anti-corruption efforts.
Aliyu pointed out that resistance to bribery is growing, particularly in the North-West, where 76% of individuals approached for bribes rejected them—the highest refusal rate among Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
He urged citizens to resist bribery and assured them of ICPC’s commitment to using law enforcement and preventive measures to combat corruption.
Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, Chief Judge of Kano State, commended ICPC’s focus on preventive measures. She emphasized that while enforcement and prosecution are vital, prevention addresses the root causes of corruption.
“This approach aligns with the Judiciary’s role in interpreting laws that punish but deter corrupt practices,” Aboki said. She highlighted Kano’s Judicial Public Complaints Committee (JPCC) as a proactive step in addressing misconduct and promoting accountability within the judiciary.
The conference also featured contributions from the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello; Justice Muhammad Lawal Shu’aibu, Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division; and Attorneys-General from Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, and Kaduna States.
Speakers stressed the importance of inter-agency collaboration, shared learning, and harmonized strategies to achieve sustainable anti-corruption outcomes.
Justice Aboki emphasized that every institution has a unique role and that interconnected efforts are key to long-term success.
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