ICPC Vows Inclusive Fight Against Corruption, Partners With Deaf Community

ICPC Vows Inclusive Fight Against Corruption, Partners With Deaf Community

 

 

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) as part of its commitment to inclusive governance and the protection of citizens’ rights.

 

The announcement was made by the ICPC’s spokesperson, Mr. Demola Bakare, on behalf of the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, during a goodwill address at the NNAD National Convention in Abuja on Wednesday.

 

Dr. Aliyu commended NNAD’s dedication to ensuring that members of the deaf community and their families enjoy the fundamental right to access essential services. He said the values of the association aligned closely with ICPC’s mission to guarantee that all Nigerians, regardless of class, ability, or creed, benefit from government initiatives.

 

“Part of ICPC’s mandate is to ensure that all Nigerians have access to government services. Every year, we monitor public projects to ensure timely and proper delivery so that no citizen is denied their rights,” Aliyu said.

 

The ICPC chairman emphasized the persistent threat corruption poses to citizens’ rights and urged NNAD to promote the anti-corruption message through Nigerian Sign Language. “Corruption is one of the greatest challenges to our rights. While ICPC continues to combat it, we cannot do it alone, which is why spreading the anti-corruption message widely is essential,” he added.

 

Aliyu also highlighted the significance of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP), launched by ICPC in August 2020, as a tool for advancing the rights of all Nigerians. “The NEIP’s core values of Human Dignity and Voice & Participation reinforce constitutional guarantees of non-discrimination and inclusive participation—values central to NNAD’s mission,” he said.

 

The National President of NNAD, Hon. Haruna Muhammad Tsafe, reiterated the association’s commitment to breaking communication barriers and promoting equal rights for deaf Nigerians. He urged stakeholders to ensure that Nigerian Sign Language is fully integrated into national advocacy and public service programs.

 

Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, who chaired the occasion, praised NNAD’s resilience, affirming that persons with disabilities deserve equal opportunities in society. He also called for stronger institutional frameworks to guarantee that government interventions reach all citizens effectively.

 

The event highlighted ICPC’s ongoing strategy of broad-based collaboration in tackling corruption while advancing inclusivity and equal access to public services for all Nigerians.