THE CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES ACT 2000

An Act establishes the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and criminalizes corruption in Nigeria. It targets public officers, private individuals, and those involved in bribery. This prohibits and prosecutes corrupt practices to promote integrity in public and private sectors.

What Is This Policy?

The legislation establishing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and criminalising corrupt practices and related offences in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Public officers and government officials Private individuals who engage in corruption Persons who bribe or attempt to bribe public officers ICPC investigators and prosecutors

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Prohibit, prevent, and prosecute corrupt practices in both the public and private sectors; recover proceeds of corruption; and promote the adoption of anti-corruption systems within public institutions.

Key Features

Wide Corruption Offences: Criminalises bribery, official corruption, abuse of office, corruption in the private sector, and obstruction of investigation. ICPC Powers: Grants ICPC broad powers to investigate, arrest, prosecute, and recover assets connected to corruption. Asset Recovery: Provides for forfeiture of corruption proceeds and unexplained wealth. Systemic Review: Mandates ICPC to examine and review public sector systems and practices to eliminate corruption opportunities.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - ICPC is fully operational Coverage: Nationwide, covering public and private sector corruption Beneficiaries: Nigerian public through reduced corruption in government Funding: Federal Government appropriations

How to Access

Report corruption to ICPC: https://www.icpc.gov.ng or call 0800-ICPCfoi Complaints must be specific, credible, and supported by available evidence Application method: File complaints through the ICPC official complaint portal or visit any ICPC state office.

Important Terms

Gratification includes money, gifts, loans, and other advantages Providing false information to ICPC is a criminal offence Conviction carries up to 7 years imprisonment for most offences

Impact & Metrics

ICPC has prosecuted thousands of corruption cases, recovered billions in stolen funds, and reviewed hundreds of government systems to block corruption loopholes.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.icpc.gov.ng Contact: Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)

Legal Framework

Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 and Section 15(5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which directs the state to abolish corrupt practices. The ICPC Act 2000 is the principal statute. Operates alongside the EFCC Act 2004, the Criminal Code Act, the Penal Code Act, and Nigeria's obligations under the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.