ICPC Will Arrest More Corrupt Nigerians Using Digitization — NITDA

Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has emphasized that the automation of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will significantly enhance efforts to combat corruption in Nigeria.

Abdullahi conveyed this message during a courtesy visit by the ICPC staff, led by the chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over the weekend.

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Highlighting the link between corruption and human contact, Abdullahi expressed optimism that technology could play a pivotal role in eliminating corrupt practices. He assured the ICPC of NITDA’s commitment to collaborating in digitizing services, aiming to monitor and curb corruption in public institutions. He emphasized that automation is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.

The NITDA boss stated, “We have over 293 processes to automate, but we are selecting them one after the other to achieve the agency’s goal. We do this for other ministries, departments, and agencies, with various initiatives in place to facilitate their digital transformation.”

This collaboration signals a proactive step towards leveraging technology to strengthen anti-corruption measures, showcasing the commitment of both agencies to embracing digital solutions for a more transparent and accountable governance system in Nigeria.