Independent Corrupt Practices Commission

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC; in full the Independent Corrupt Practices & Other Related Offences Commission) is a Nigerian agency that was inaugurated on 29/9/2000 following the recommendation of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The mandate is to receive and investigate reports of corruption and in appropriate cases prosecute the offender(s), to examine, review and enforce the correction of corruption prone systems and procedures of public bodies, with a view to eliminating corruption in public life, and to educate and enlighten the public on and against corruption and related offences with a view to enlisting and fostering public support for the fight against corruption.[1] The Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000 governs the committee's activities.[2]

  1. ^ "NIGERIA Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission - a Brief Overview". Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong). Retrieved 10 October 2009.
  2. ^ "The Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000". International Centre for Nigerian Law. Archived from the original on 12 March 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2009.