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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has scored 80.13 per cent in the 2026 Transparency and Integrity Index, up from 78.13 per cent in 2025.
The commission stated this in a statement issued Sunday, following an assessment conducted by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity.
The statement said the assessment was presented by a coalition of civil society organisations at a recent roundtable in Lagos, which identified the ICPC and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) among the institutions assessed.
The commission noted that the separate assessments offered additional perspectives on its institutional accountability, transparency and service delivery responsibilities.
It said the Lagos roundtable underscored the importance of evaluating public institutions beyond policy announcements and routine activities, adding that institutional effectiveness should ultimately be measured by tangible outcomes and benefits to citizens.
The commission said the assessment examined selected federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), focusing on transparency, institutional efficiency, accountability and measurable contributions to public service delivery.
The commission also cited a report published by NewsNowOnline on October 24, 2026, which acknowledged its contributions to protecting public resources, strengthening institutional safeguards against corruption and promoting integrity within the public service.
“The recognition comes amid ongoing efforts by the commission, under the leadership of its chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, to strengthen the effectiveness of its investigative, preventive and enforcement responsibilities,” the statement read.
The ICPC said beyond investigating allegations of corruption, it had continued to prioritise systemic interventions aimed at identifying institutional weaknesses, strengthening compliance mechanisms and reducing opportunities for the abuse of public office.
It added that the civil society assessment particularly highlighted the importance of its oversight responsibilities in public procurement, where weak institutional controls and corrupt practices could expose government finances to substantial losses.
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