INDEPENDENT CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES COMMISSION (ICPC) ACT

An Act establishes the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to investigate and prosecute corruption by public officials. It targets public servants and those involved in bribery to prevent corrupt practices.

What Is This Policy?

An Act establishing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate, prosecute, and prevent corruption by public officials in Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Public officials in all federal institutions Private citizens who bribe public officials ICPC management, investigators, and prosecutors Civil society monitoring public sector corruption

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Combat corruption in the Nigerian public sector through investigation and prosecution of corrupt officials, prevention of corruption through institutional reform, and public education.

Key Features

Corruption Investigation: ICPC investigates any person alleged to have committed a corruption offence under the Act. Prosecution Powers: ICPC may prosecute corruption offences in the High Court. Institutional Reform: ICPC advises public institutions on anti-corruption practices and system reform. Asset Recovery: ICPC may seek forfeiture of assets derived from corrupt conduct.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active — ICPC is fully operational Coverage: Federal public sector; applicable persons across Nigeria Beneficiaries: Nigerian public; public sector integrity Funding: Federal Government

How to Access

Report corruption to ICPC at https://www.icpc.gov.ng or call the ICPC hotline Whistle-blowers are protected from retaliation File formal petitions against public officials with ICPC Application method: Report corruption at https://www.icpc.gov.ng

Important Terms

ICPC and EFCC have overlapping but distinct mandates — ICPC focuses on public officials Giving or receiving a bribe is a criminal offence regardless of the amount ICPC's system study reports identify corruption vulnerabilities in government institutions

Impact & Metrics

ICPC has prosecuted hundreds of public officials for corruption and recovered significant public funds.

Official Resources

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

Legal Framework

Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates under the ICPC Act 2000 (as amended) alongside the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act 2004, the Money Laundering Prohibition Act, the Criminal Law, the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, and the Public Officers Protection Act.