The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has lamented the lack of official eagerness to wage war against corruption, stating that about 92 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies are yet to establish Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units.

The Commission disclosed this on Tuesday in a report presented at an investigative hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption in Abuja.

This is just as the Commission also lamented that as of the end of 2024, “127 MDAs had weak or ineffective ACTUs, while 92 are yet to establish these units,” noting that five others “Had units in name only, rendering government anti-corruption efforts within those institutions ineffective.”

ICPC Chairman, Musa Ali, who was represented by Mr Olusegun Adigun at the event, disclosed that only 84 MDAs currently have functional ACTUs.

This notwithstanding, the ICPC boss said the Commission has devised key strategies to address corruption in public places.

According to him, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units of MDAs are functioning as expected due to a lack of funds, direct reporting to Chief Executive Officers of agencies, interferences, lack of political will and support, and resistance to change, amongst others.

He called for regular training of ACTU members, deepening interactions, and public engagement on the role of ACTU to reposition the units.

Declaring the event open, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Umar Ajilo, said the session was not a witch-hunt, but a proactive effort to assess the performance of ACTUs and strengthen institutional integrity.

“We gather not merely as legislators but as custodians of democracy and champions of integrity.

“Corruption continues to erode our institutions, diminish public trust, and stall our national progress. This hearing is an opportunity to reaffirm our resolve and take decisive action,” the Speaker said.