ICPC’s Strategic Action Plan ready, commission to begin podcast on anti-corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission will officially launch its Strategic Action Plan for 2024-2028 as well as its foremost digital media Podcast programme called Ethicspod.

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.

The event will feature prominent government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of Nigeria, 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, Kayode Moshood Akiotu, National Security Advise,r Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Tuggar.

A statement by Demola Bakare, acting Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, who is also the spokesperson for the Commission, said, “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.”