The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee (NBA-ACC) to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework.
The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ICPC Headquarters in Abuja.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Okor Odey.
According to the statement, the partnership is designed to tackle corruption and promote the highest ethical standards within the Nigerian legal profession.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, described the agreement as a purposeful response to the growing need for collective action in the fight against corruption.
He noted that corruption thrives when institutions operate independently, while “integrity flourishes where partnerships are forged.”
Aliyu explained that the MoU represents a strategic alliance built on shared values, including the supremacy of the rule of law, professional ethics, accountability, and service to the Nigerian public.
He added that the agreement provides a framework for aligning enforcement efforts with preventive strategies such as capacity building, public enlightenment, and ethical re-orientation to deliver tangible and sustainable outcomes.
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The ICPC Chairman also highlighted the complementary roles of the NBA, as the custodian of legal professionalism, and the ICPC, as a statutory anti-corruption agency.
He said their collaboration is crucial to strengthening the justice system and rebuilding public confidence in governance.
Aliyu further emphasised the importance of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), noting that education, research, and skills development are critical to long-term success.
He said the tripartite partnership would help produce a new generation of legal practitioners for whom integrity remains a non-negotiable professional duty.
Also speaking at the event, Chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Babafemi Badejo, described the signing of the MoU as a significant step toward building a Nigeria anchored on strong institutions and professional integrity.
He said the agreement with the ICPC establishes a solid framework for cooperation in promoting integrity within the legal profession, improving capacity, increasing public awareness, and advancing sound policy reforms.
“The accompanying agreement with ACAN would deepen this partnership by prioritising education, training, and research. This will be achieved through structured anti-corruption curricula, joint research initiatives, and specialised certificate programmes for lawyers and allied professionals,” Badejo added.
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