The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will officially launch its Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028 and its foremost digital media podcast program, Ethicspod, the first of its kind by any anti-corruption body in West Africa.
The launch of the Strategic Action Plan, according to the spokesman for the anti-graft agency, Demola Bakare, would mark the commencement of a new five-year roadmap following the successful implementation of the 2019-2023 plan.
Bakare stated in a press release made available to Tribune Online in Abuja on Monday that the Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, would represent President Bola Tinubu at the event, which was being supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC).
He added that other notable attendees include the Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption; Chairman, House Committee on Anti-Corruption, Hon. Kayode Moshood Akiotu; National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.
According to the spokesman, ICPC’s strategic planning began in 2004, adding that with each five-year plan, the Commission assessed its current standing, set goals, prioritised initiatives, and allocated 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 biweekly podcast program 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,” Bakare stated.
EthicsPod, he added, aims to educate and engage young Nigerians on the importance of transparency, accountability, and taking a stand against corruption.
The biweekly podcast, he stated, would 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,” Bakare further stated.
According to him, through these initiatives, ICPC would continue to lead the charge against corruption, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across Nigeria.
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