ICPC, Ministry of Power Forge Alliance to Combat Corruption, Boost Electricity Service Delivery
…Power Minister seeks anti-corruption support as sector records over 5,000MW generation
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Ministry of Power have strengthened their partnership to combat corruption, improve accountability and enhance service delivery in Nigeria’s electricity sector, with both institutions pledging closer collaboration to address challenges hindering sustainable power supply.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and signed by its Spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, Mr. J. Okor Odey, on July 13, 2026.
The renewed partnership was reaffirmed during a courtesy and familiarisation visit by the Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, and top officials of the Ministry to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, where they were received by the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudili Oparaodu, DSSRS.
Speaking during the visit, the Minister described the ICPC as one of the critical government institutions with which the Ministry must maintain a strong working relationship to deepen transparency and accountability in the nation’s power sector.
According to Tegbe, the Ministry requires the Commission’s guidance, expertise and institutional support in addressing corruption-related challenges affecting the sector as it intensifies efforts to improve electricity generation and service delivery.
The Minister disclosed that about 30 per cent of the challenges confronting Nigeria’s power sector are linked to vandalism, noting that the Ministry currently has several cases requiring the Commission’s guidance on appropriate anti-corruption and enforcement procedures.
He also revealed that the country has made measurable progress in electricity generation, with power output now exceeding 5,000 megawatts, expressing optimism that stronger collaboration with institutions such as the ICPC would help sustain and expand the gains.
“We need people like you with the requisite experience to support us, and we look forward to forging a sustainable and long-term relationship with the Commission,” Tegbe said.
Responding, the Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Clifford Okwudili Oparaodu, congratulated the Minister on his appointment and commended the Ministry for recognising the ICPC as a strategic partner in efforts to reposition Nigeria’s power sector.
He acknowledged the longstanding electricity challenges facing the country but expressed confidence that improved power supply would stimulate industrialisation, generate employment opportunities and accelerate economic growth.
Oparaodu explained that the Commission’s three-pronged mandate of enforcement, corruption prevention and public education places it in a strong position to support the Ministry in promoting integrity and accountability across the sector.
He assured the Ministry that the ICPC would leverage its enforcement powers to ensure that contractors and other stakeholders entrusted with public resources are held accountable and prevented from engaging in fraudulent practices.
“Through our enforcement mandate, the Commission will support the Ministry in ensuring that contractors and other stakeholders handling government resources are held accountable and prevented from defrauding the government,” he said.
The meeting concluded with both the ICPC and the Federal Ministry of Power reaffirming their commitment to deepening institutional collaboration aimed at entrenching transparency, protecting public resources and improving electricity service delivery for Nigerians.
