The head of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has underscored that proper information governance is foundational to the organisation’s work, insisting that citizen trust hinges on more than just successful prosecutions—it equally depends on how well the Commission protects private records.
Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), who leads the ICPC, made these remarks on Saturday during the opening of an internal training session on privacy safeguards held at the agency’s main office in Abuja. Since he was unavailable, the Commission’s Director of Legal Services, Mr. Henry Emore, delivered the address on his behalf.
Aliyu pointed out that the ICPC regularly collects and manages extensive confidential materials—ranging from whistleblower tips and witness statements to personnel files and contractor details—as part of its routine operations. He reminded staff that each piece of personal information held by the agency represents a real person’s rights and expectations of confidentiality.
While acknowledging that data is now a crucial resource for effective governance, informed policymaking, and thorough investigative work, the Chairman issued a stark warning: careless or unauthorised use of such information could endanger individuals, undermine ongoing probes, weaken public assurance, and inflict lasting harm on the institution’s standing.
