- 70% of Nigerians approached for a bribe in 2023 refused to comply.
- The north-west region has the highest refusal rate of 76%.
- Bribery is most prevalent in public utilities, law enforcement, and administrative services.
- The ICPC chairman emphasized the importance of collaboration between state and federal governments in combating corruption.
- The ICPC is committed to using its authority to combat corruption effectively and encourages citizens to resist bribery demands.
Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), recently revealed that a significant 70% of Nigerians approached for a bribe in 2023 refused to comply. This encouraging statistic was shared during an ICPC roundtable with state attorneys-general in the north-west region, held in Kano .
According to Aliyu, bribery is most prevalent in public utilities, law enforcement, and administrative services. However, it’s heartening to note that Nigerians are increasingly resisting bribery demands, with the north-west region showing the highest refusal rate of 76% .
The ICPC chairman emphasized the importance of collaboration between state and federal governments in combating corruption. He urged attorneys-general in the north-west to work closely with the ICPC to build accountable and transparent systems .
Aliyu also reiterated the ICPC’s commitment to using its authority to combat corruption effectively, and encouraged citizens to continue resisting bribery demands .
