ICPC Pledges Transparency and Integrity in 2025 Asset Disposal Process
By Chizoba Njaka
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and due process in the conduct of its 2025 Asset Disposal Exercise.
This assurance was given by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, during his address to auctioneers at the official bid opening ceremony held at the ICPC Headquarters, Abuja.
Dr. Aliyu, represented by the Director of the Systems Study and Review Department, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, emphasized that the entire process would be guided by transparency, integrity, and merit. He noted that the Commission's credibility depends on its ability to uphold these core principles.
The ICPC Chairman further assured that the Commission would continue to ensure that all recovered assets are utilized for national development.
In her remarks, the Director of the Proceeds of Crimes Department (POCD), Mrs. Grace Aga-Ibe, echoed the Chairman's position, reaffirming the Commission's commitment to ensuring that every process reflects integrity and fairness.
The Executive Director of the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), Mr. Umar Yakubu, commended the ICPC for conducting a transparent and credible process consistent with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
The Commission has reiterated that only auctioneers who meet the stipulated requirements will be invited to the next stage of the exercise. Representatives from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) were also present at the event.
This reaffirmation of transparency and integrity underscores the ICPC's commitment to upholding the highest standards of accountability and good governance in the management of recovered assets.