Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has decried legal delays in prosecuting corruption cases, revealing that it recorded 479 complaints involving corruption, breach of trust, and related offences in the outgoing year of 2025.
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Salisu Abdul stated this while briefing newsmen on the commission’s achievements and challenges in 2025.
The press briefing was part of activities organized by the commission to commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day.
Barrister Salisu Abdul further explained that corruption remains a major contributory factor to Nigeria’s under development across all public socio-economic sectors.
He pointed out that, the commission was established in February 2024 and began operations that same year.
However, its activities became widely known to the public in 2025, during which it recorded significant achievements.
According to him, the commission’s primary objective is to enhance the fight against corruption in the state and to promote transparency, integrity, and trust in public and private, social, and economic life.
The Chairman said, in 2025, the commission organized training for senior civil servants and top government officials, as well as public enlightenment campaigns on the role everyone is expected to play in the crusade against corruption.
“As we continue with rigorous public enlightenment, we will also deepen our collaboration with sister anti-graft agencies, public and private institutions, and the general public to be more proactive in preventing corruption than reactive,”
He noted that, the commission will also embrace digital technology in their operations to minimize human interference and improve efficiency for effective results.
Barrister Salisu Abdul further explained that 110 of the 479 cases involved corruption and related financial fraud, while 375 concerned asset disputes, family disagreements, and failed transactions, adding that, a total of 107 cases were resolved amicably.
He further stated that over N385 million in cash and assets worth hundreds of millions were recovered and handed over to their rightful owners.
However, he decried the slow pace at which judges are handling their cases, describing the trend as a major challenge hindering the fight against corruption in the state.
The Anti Corruption Boss therefore, solicited media support in the campaign and commended Governor Umar Namadi for supporting the commission to operate within the law without any interference.
Usman Mohammed Zaria
