The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced its commitment to partnering with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), to address leakages in the oil and gas sector.
The collaborative effort, aimed at eliminating corruption was disclosed during a recent courtesy visit by a delegation from NUPRC, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Gbenga Komolafe to ICPC.
The Chairman of ICPC, Musa Aliyu (SAN), reiterated the Commission’s core mandate of fighting corruption in the country.
He said: “ICPC’s corruption prevention mandate and the goals of its System Study and Review carried out by the Commission to reduce gaps and prevent resources from leaking in government agencies.”
Despite the concerted efforts, the Explainer gathered that in 2023, a large spill amounting to 700 tonnes and nine medium spills were recorded in the sector.
Additionally, there has also been a rise in artisanal refining activities in the oil-producing states.
These acts of illegality have continued to cause serious pollution in the Niger Delta areas, with disastrous consequences for local ecosystems and significant economic costs associated with clean-up efforts and oil loss.
