By Olawale Lamina
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), will officially launch its Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028 as well as its foremost digital media Podcast programme called Ethicspod, the first of its kind by any anti-corruption body in West Africa.
The launch of the Strategic Action Plan marks the commencement of a new five-year roadmap following the successful implementation of the 2019-2023 plan.
In a statement on 1 October by the Commission’s Acting Director, Public Enlightenment Education and Spokesperson, Mr. Demola Bakare, the event will feature prominent government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of Nigeria,SGN, Senator George Akume, who will represent President Bola Tinubu. Other notable attendees include the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption, the Chairman of the House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Hon. Kayode Moshood Akiotu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Tuggar. The Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) supports the launch.
According to the release, the ICPC’s strategic planning began in 2004, and with each five-year plan, the Commission assesses its current standing, sets goals, prioritizes initiatives, and allocates resources to achieve its objectives.
“The Strategic Action Plan 2024-2028 will continue to focus on combating corruption through innovative methods and sustained action.
“More importantly, the Commission will also launch its bi-weekly Podcast programme aimed at amplifying anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria through the power of digital media.
“The launch of the Podcast tagged “EthicsPod”, a youth-focused podcast spearheaded by ICPC, will be unveiled by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
“EthicsPod aims to educate and engage young Nigerians on the importance of transparency, accountability, and taking a stand against corruption.
“The bi-weekly podcast will bring together experts, beneficiaries, victims, and key actors to discuss corruption, sharing real-life stories to expose its impact and empower listeners with practical tools to resist and report corrupt practices.
“EthicsPod is an integral part of ICPC’s mission to increase public reporting of corruption cases by the end of the 2024-2028 Strategic Action Plan,” stated the Commission’s statement.
The anti-corruption body assured that through the outlined initiatives it will continue to lead the charge against corruption and promote a culture of integrity and accountability across country.
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