The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has revealed that the 10th House is working to amend the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Act to enhance the agency’s capacity to effectively investigate and prosecute corruption cases.
Abbas disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the international anti-corruption day, where he lamented that corruption undermines Nigeria’s development in profound ways.
The speaker said corruption also drains resources that could be channelled towards building infrastructure, creating jobs, improving education, and providing healthcare.
Abbas added that billions of dollars are lost annually to corrupt practices, depriving communities of basic services and perpetuating poverty and inequality.
The speaker lamented how corruption destroys trust in public institutions, leading to widespread disillusionment and a weakened social contract between the government and the governed.
