The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and due process in the conduct of its 2025 Asset Disposal Exercise.
The commitment was reiterated during the official bid-opening ceremony for auctioneers held at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The ICPC had earlier, in October, released the outcomes of its 2024 Asset Disposal Exercise, detailing the assets recovered and their utilisation.
According to a statement released to newsmen on Friday by the ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, the chairman of the Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu, represented by the Director of the Systems Study and Review Department, Olusegun Adigun, emphasised that the disposal process would be strictly guided by merit and integrity.
“As an institution, the ICPC remains resolute in ensuring that every kobo recovered on behalf of the Nigerian people is properly managed, transparently utilised, and ultimately channelled toward national development,” he said.
He added that only auctioneers who meet the stipulated requirements would qualify for the next stage of the exercise.
Also speaking, the Director of the Proceeds of Crimes Department, Grace Aga-Ibe, reaffirmed the commission’s resolve to uphold fairness, noting that the disposal process must reflect credibility at every stage.
The Executive Director of the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity, Mr Umar Yakubu, commended the commission for adhering to global anti-corruption standards, particularly the United Nations Convention Against Corruption.
Speaking on behalf of the commission, Bakare reiterated that the ICPC would not compromise its principles in the management and disposal of recovered assets.
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