Over 60% of Corruption Cases Linked to Stolen Healthcare, Infrastructure Funds – ICPC

• ICPC has revealed that over 60% of corruption cases it investigates involve the misappropriation of funds meant for healthcare and infrastructure.
• Chairman Musa Aliyu (SAN) emphasized the need to address governance deficiencies and financial mismanagement in Nigeria’s 774 local councils.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that a significant majority of corruption cases it investigates relate to the misappropriation of funds earmarked for critical sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure.

This revelation was made by the Chairman of ICPC, Musa Aliyu (SAN), during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.

Aliyu emphasized that the commission’s investigations have revealed alarming trends where over 60% of corruption cases at the local government level involve the diversion of public resources intended for vital projects.

“Local governments play a crucial role in delivering essential public services, yet many have been hindered by weak transparency mechanisms and the misappropriation of funds,” Aliyu stated.

The ICPC has launched the Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments (ACPP-LG) to enhance transparency and accountability in local government administration.

The program aims to ensure transparency, facilitate proactive disclosure of financial activities, enhance citizen engagement, and train local officials on ethical governance practices.

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“To achieve these goals, ICPC will employ its investigative, prosecutorial, and regulatory functions to ensure compliance through legislative enforcement, periodic audits, and robust oversight mechanisms,” Aliyu affirmed.

Aliyu reiterated ICPC’s commitment to prosecuting cases of fund diversion, emphasizing that offenders would face the full force of the law to safeguard public resources for developmental purposes.

“The ACPP-LG is not merely about governance reform; it is about justice, deterrence, and ensuring that every kobo allocated for development benefits the Nigerian people,” Aliyu added.