President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, granted his approval for the appointment of a new leadership team for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, pending confirmation by the Senate.
The appointed individuals are Dr. Musa Aliyu, who will serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the ICPC, and Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, who will take on the role of Secretary to the Commission.
Additionally, President Tinubu granted the pre-end of tenure leave request for the outgoing Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye.
This leave will commence on November 4, 2023, in advance of his tenure’s conclusion on February 3, 2024.
This authority to make these appointments and decisions was exercised by the President in accordance with Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new ICPC management team; approves 90-day pre-end-of-tenure leave for outgoing ICPC Chairman.’
It’s important to note that while the Senate needs to confirm the Chairman, the position of Secretary to the Commission doesn’t require confirmation, and thus, Mr. Oparaodu’s appointment is effective immediately, as noted by Ngelale.
Dr. Musa Aliyu, who has been serving as the Attorney-General of Jigawa State since September 2019, possesses a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Law.
He was also designated as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in October 2023.
On the other hand, Mr. Clifford Oparaodu, with over 30 years of legal experience, has held roles in the public service, including being a Member of the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission and Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of Port Harcourt City Local Government Council.
The President has urged the new ICPC management team to uphold the highest standards of integrity as they carry out their responsibilities without bias or favor in all matters brought before them, as stated in the issued statement.
