The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee (NBA-ACC) to strengthen the fight against corruption and uphold ethical standards within Nigeria’s legal profession.

The collaboration was formalised on Thursday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja. A second MoU was signed between the NBA-ACC and the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the ICPC’s training and research arm, to boost institutional and human capacity through education, research, and professional development.

At the ceremony, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, emphasised the importance of collective action, saying, “Corruption thrives where institutions work in isolation; integrity flourishes where partnerships are forged.” He noted that the alliance is anchored on shared values of professionalism, accountability, and service to the Nigerian public.

Professor Babafemi A. Badejo, Chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, described the MoUs as a decisive step toward building stronger institutions and promoting professional integrity. He added that the ICPC partnership will enhance collaboration in ethical conduct, capacity building, public awareness, and policy advocacy, while the ACAN partnership will focus on structured anti-corruption training, joint research, and specialised certification programs.

Both organisations expressed confidence that the collaboration would deliver measurable progress in promoting transparency, strengthening the rule of law, and advancing accountability across Nigeria’s legal and governance systems.