In 2023, 70% of Nigerians approached for a bribe rejected it, says ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu. During a conference with State Attorneys-General in Kano, he highlighted the growing resistance to bribery, especially in the North-West region, and stressed the importance of collaborative anti-corruption efforts.
In 2023, 70% of Nigerians approached for a bribe declined, according to the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu. He made this revelation during a conference with State Attorneys-General from Nigeria's North-West region, held in Kano. The conference focused on strengthening collaboration between the ICPC and state officials to improve systems of accountability and prevent corruption.
Dr. Aliyu highlighted that the North-West region had the highest refusal rate, with 76% of individuals who encountered bribery demands rejecting them. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts to combat corruption, stressing that no single entity could tackle the issue alone. Dr. Aliyu also called for closer cooperation between the ICPC and regional officials to enhance transparency in governance.
Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, the Chief Judge of Kano, commended the ICPC for its proactive approach, particularly its focus on preventive measures rather than just enforcement. She argued that addressing the root causes of corruption would provide more sustainable results in the long term.
The event saw participation from various legal experts, including the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, and the Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, Justice Muhammad Lawal Shu’aibu.