The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it recovered a total of ₦37.44 billion and $2.3 million in 2025 from assets confiscated during anti-corruption operations.
The disclosure was made by the ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu (SAN), during the commission’s end-of-year programme, which also featured an awards ceremony and a send-off for retiring personnel. The information was contained in a statement released on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, John Odey.
Aliyu described the recoveries as one of the agency’s strongest performances in recent years. He noted that the commission went beyond its investigation target by probing 263 cases within the year, surpassing the projected 250 cases. Out of these, 61 cases were taken to court.
According to the ICPC boss, the commission achieved a 55.74 per cent conviction rate, reflecting steady progress in its prosecution efforts.
Highlighting key achievements, Aliyu referenced the conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon of the University of Calabar, who received a five-year jail sentence for offences linked to sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
On the prevention front, the ICPC assessed 344 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) using its Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard. The commission also carried out 66 corruption-monitoring exercises, tracked 1,490 public projects nationwide, and conducted Systems Study and Corruption Risk Assessments in 12 MDAs to address structural weaknesses that enable corruption.
Public awareness efforts were equally extensive. Aliyu said the ICPC engaged more than 235,000 Nigerians through 644 sensitisation programmes, recorded 3.5 million online engagements, set up 86 Anti-Corruption Clubs and Vanguards, and trained 2,707 individuals at the ICPC Academy.
He added that the commission partnered with stakeholders on 15 joint initiatives, while civil society organisations supported the anti-corruption drive through 57 related activities.
In a first for the agency, Aliyu announced the successful approval of a Cost-of-Living Adjustment allowance for ICPC staff. He also explained that recipients of the annual merit awards were nominated by their colleagues, while retiring staff were formally honoured for their years of service.
As preparations begin for 2026, Aliyu encouraged personnel to remain committed to ethical conduct and professional excellence.
Speaking at the event, Fiscal Responsibility Commission Chairman, Victor Muruako, praised the ICPC’s impact at the local government level, noting that its interventions have improved transparency and accountability. He assured the commission of continued cooperation.
For context, the ICPC had earlier reported recovering over ₦20 billion and various assets in 2024. That same year, the auction of 23 forfeited properties generated ₦1.87 billion, the highest auction revenue recorded since the commission was established.
