ICPC Seeks Stronger Civil Society Partnership to Intensify Anti-Corruption Campaign
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for stronger collaboration with civil society organisations, urging stakeholders to embrace innovation, citizen participation and collective action to deepen the fight against corruption and promote transparency, accountability and good governance across Nigeria.
The call was made by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, during the National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC) Summit on Members’ Hybrid Engagement for Strengthening NACC, held at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a press release issued by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and signed by the Head, Media and Public Communications, J. Okor Odey, ANIPR, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Represented at the summit by the Secretary to the Commission, Sir Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, JP, DSSRS, Dr. Aliyu stressed that the anti-corruption battle cannot be won by government and anti-graft agencies alone, insisting that sustainable success depends on the active involvement of citizens and critical stakeholders.
According to him, civil society organisations, the private sector, faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, youth and women groups, academia, the media and development partners all have vital roles to play in promoting integrity and accountability.
“The fight against corruption cannot be won by government and anti-corruption agencies alone. Sustainable success requires the active participation of citizens and all critical stakeholders,” he said.
The ICPC Chairman described the National Anti-Corruption Coalition as one of the Commission’s most effective platforms for mobilising collective action against corruption.
He noted that since its establishment, the coalition has played a significant role in public enlightenment, policy advocacy, community mobilisation and social accountability initiatives, helping to strengthen transparency and public demand for good governance.
Dr. Aliyu, however, observed that emerging governance challenges, technological advancements, illicit financial flows, procurement irregularities and other sophisticated forms of corruption require more innovative strategies and stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
He explained that adopting hybrid engagement mechanisms would enhance communication among members, expand participation, facilitate knowledge sharing and improve coordinated anti-corruption interventions across the country.
“The adoption of hybrid engagement mechanisms is a strategic necessity that will strengthen communication, expand participation and improve coordinated anti-corruption interventions nationwide,” he stated.
The ICPC boss urged members of the National Anti-Corruption Coalition to use the summit to critically review the coalition’s achievements, identify existing challenges and develop practical strategies to improve citizen mobilisation, youth engagement, grassroots participation and the deployment of technology in anti-corruption advocacy.
He further charged coalition members to continue serving as a bridge between government institutions and the people through sustained advocacy, public enlightenment and community engagement.
According to him, empowering citizens and promoting transparency remain critical to strengthening democratic governance and accelerating national development.
Dr. Aliyu also expressed appreciation to development partners and members of the coalition for their continued support in advancing integrity and accountability across Nigeria.
He expressed optimism that the summit’s deliberations and resolutions would provide a renewed framework for repositioning the coalition, strengthening collaboration among members and expanding the impact of citizen-led anti-corruption initiatives nationwide.
Earlier, the Head of the Civil Society Mobilisation Unit, Mr. Suleiman Godwin Achile, disclosed that the National Anti-Corruption Coalition was established by the ICPC in 2006 as an umbrella platform for collaboration with civil society organisations involved in anti-corruption advocacy.
He revealed that the coalition has grown to more than 400 registered organisations working with the Commission to promote transparency, accountability and integrity across Nigeria.
According to Achile, the summit was convened to reposition and strengthen the coalition, reconnect with members, familiarise newly admitted organisations with the coalition’s Memorandum of Understanding, update members on recent ICPC initiatives and clarify their roles in Nigeria’s anti-corruption campaign.
