The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a strategic collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to address deep-rooted corruption plaguing Nigeria’s housing and urban development landscape. The initiative is a step towards transparency and accountability in one of the country’s most vital sectors.
The collaboration was unveiled during a high-level meeting in Lagos, where Mr. Alexander Chukwurah, fsi, ICPC’s Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Lagos State, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Controller of the Ministry, TPL Kemi Olayiwola, and her team. The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency synergy in tackling corruption and promoting ethical governance within the housing sector.
Chukwurah emphasized that the ICPC is not just focused on enforcement but is equally committed to prevention, education, and institutional reform. He stated that the partnership with the Ministry is a deliberate and strategic move to fulfill the Commission’s preventive mandate while fostering a culture of integrity in public service.
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Describing the housing sector as pivotal to national development and improved living standards, Chukwurah warned that systemic corruption continues to hinder progress and deny ordinary Nigerians access to decent housing. He highlighted the importance of shifting societal mindsets, noting that taking undue advantage of one’s position is a form of corruption that must be uprooted.
The anti-graft chief stressed the need for continued sensitization of public servants to fully grasp the consequences of corrupt practices and to promote ethical conduct in service delivery. He reaffirmed ICPC’s commitment to building robust alliances that can drive sustainable change in governance across sectors.