CORRUPT PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED OFFENCES ACT, 2000

An Act establishes the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and criminalises corruption in public and private sectors. It targets public officers, government officials, and individuals involved in bribery or corrupt acts. The act aims to prohibit, prevent, and prosecute corruption while recovering its proceeds.

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 both public and private sectors 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 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

The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 is the primary legislation establishing the ICPC and criminalising corruption in Nigeria. It derives authority from the 1999 Constitution and operates alongside the EFCC Act 2004, the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, and the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022. Nigeria's obligations under the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption provide the international framework.