ICPC Highlights Tech Initiatives In Anti-corruption Fight

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology, innovation, and strategic partnerships in combating corruption and promoting integrity in Nigeria’s public sector.

The Commission’s Spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, Mr. Okor Odey, stated this during a live programme on Armed Forces Radio, Abuja, where he highlighted several technology-driven initiatives strengthening the Commission’s anti-corruption efforts.

According to him, ICPC has increasingly deployed modern forensic and digital tools in investigations, while also utilising technology as a preventive mechanism through the monitoring and analysis of government financial platforms such as the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to enhance transparency and accountability.

Mr. Odey described the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative (CEPTI) as one of the Commission’s most impactful technology-enabled interventions, noting that it has uncovered abandoned, poorly executed, duplicated and non-existent projects, leading to the recovery of billions of naira worth of public assets and ensuring value for money in public spending.

He also highlighted the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP), which promotes seven core national values—Human Dignity, Voice and Participation, Patriotism, Personal Responsibility, Integrity, National Unity and Professionalism as critical foundations for building an ethical and corruption-resistant society.

The spokesperson emphasised that the Commission’s preventive mandate extends beyond enforcement to value reorientation, behavioural change and institutional reforms.

He further stressed the importance of collaboration, citing partnerships with civil society organisations, development partners and international bodies that have supported capacity building, public enlightenment, policy reforms, research and technology adoption.

While commending citizens and stakeholders for their support, Mr. Odey urged Nigerians to actively participate in the fight against corruption by reporting corrupt practices, demanding accountability from public officials and embracing ethical values. He noted that defeating corruption requires collective action to build a society anchored on integrity, accountability and transparency.