Professor Bolaji Owasanoye Confirmed ICPC Chairman

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The Senate has confirmed Professor Bolaji Owasanoye as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The Senate has confirmed Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) during Thursday’s plenary at the National Assembly in Abuja.

The confirmation came after consideration of the report presented to the upper chamber by Senator Chukwuka Utazi, Chairman,  Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes nominees screening, and was seconded that lawmakers consider the report by Senator Andy Uba.

Meanwhile, Senator Bassey Akpan, had earlier question the selection process of members of the commission, noting that the South-South and South-East were left out. The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmad Lawan, responded by saying “the highest level” was consulted during the selection process and asked the lawmakers not to delay the appointment of the nominees whom he noted would make the ICPC better.

Eight others as members of the anti-graft agency were confirmed by the Senate; 
Justice Adams Bello
Dr Grace Chinda
Mrs Olubukola Balogun
Abdullahi Saidu
Okolo Titus
Obiora Igwedebia
Yahaya Dauda
Hannatu Muhammed

Senate President Bukola Saraki congratulated the chairman and the members and tasked them to ensure they perform their duty which out bias towards achieving the core objectives of the fight against corruption in the country.

Senator Saraki said, “I would like to congratulate the chairman and members. This is a very important commission in governance and in our fight against corruption.

“I wish them a successful tenure and hope they carry out the job before them in a transparent and professional manner devoid of politics.”

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