By: Charles Aghedo
ABUJA, Nigeria – July 7, 2026 – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced a two-day Anti-Corruption Education and Sensitisation Workshop for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), aimed at strengthening electoral integrity ahead of Nigeria's 2027 General Elections.
Held at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja, the workshop is themed "Corruption-Free Election: Integrity Matters! (C-FEIM)" and brings together senior electoral officials to deepen their understanding of ethics, accountability, transparency, and corruption prevention within the electoral process.
Representing the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the National Commissioner, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, welcomed participants and commended the ICPC for organising the workshop at a critical period in Nigeria's democratic journey.
He described the initiative as timely, noting that it reinforces INEC's commitment to strengthening electoral integrity and public confidence in the nation's electoral system.
"As the nation's electoral management body, INEC bears the responsibility not only to conduct elections but also to lead conversations that shape national values and strengthen democratic institutions," he said.
In his opening remarks, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, represented by the Director of Legal Services, Mr. Henry Emore, thanked the leadership of INEC for approving the sensitisation programme despite the Commission's demanding schedule.
He reiterated the Commission's resolve to confront corruption, describing it as one of the greatest obstacles to national development and democratic governance.
According to him, the workshop reflects ICPC's commitment to supporting government initiatives aimed at promoting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections.
The workshop featured expert presentations on key integrity issues affecting Nigeria's electoral process.
Delivering a paper titled "Conflict of Interest in Nigeria's Electoral Process: The Pitfalls to Avoid," the Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, Demola Bakare, fsi, examined common conflict-of-interest scenarios within election management, outlining their legal and administrative implications while recommending preventive measures to safeguard institutional integrity.
In another presentation, Susan Enada Ogabidu, Deputy Director of Operations, spoke on "Embracing Integrity for a Corruption-Free Election," stressing that transparency, accountability, ethical leadership, and strict compliance with anti-corruption laws remain indispensable to credible elections.
The first day of the workshop was attended by Directors, Deputy Directors, and Assistant Directors of INEC.
On the second day, participants received further training on institutional reforms and ethical conduct.
Musa Mutiat, Deputy Director of the System Study and Review Department, delivered a presentation titled "Exploring Corruption Prevention Measures in Enhancing Integrity in the Electoral Process," while Kingsley Obi, Head of the Value Orientation Division in the Public Enlightenment and Education Department, spoke on "The Imperatives of Value Orientation within the Workforce."
Both presentations highlighted the importance of preventive anti-corruption measures, ethical leadership, and a values-driven workforce in strengthening Nigeria's electoral institutions.
Participants were encouraged to embrace transparency, uphold accountability, and place national interest above personal gain. They were reminded that the responsibility for credible elections extends beyond electoral institutions and requires the collective commitment of public officials, stakeholders, and citizens alike.
The workshop forms part of ICPC's ongoing efforts to institutionalise integrity within public service and strengthen the foundations for peaceful, transparent, and credible elections in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 General Elections.(Lead FM Nigeria)
Report by Charles Aghedo | 3rd Eye Africa TV
