Jigawa Anti-Corruption Commission Decries Legal Delay , Recorded 479 Cases , in 2025
The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) has decried legal delay in prosecuting corrupt cases as it recorded 479 complaints concerning corruption, breach of trust, and related issues in the outgoing year of 2025.
The Executive Chairman of the JSPCACC, Barrister Salisu Abdul, revealed this while briefing journalists 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. He noted that corruption remains a major contributory factor to Nigeria’s underdevelopment across all public socio-economic sectors.
Barrister Abdul stated 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 the Chairman, the commission’s primary objective is to enhance the fight against corruption in Jigawa State and to promote transparency, integrity, and trust in public and private, social, and economic life.
“In 2025, we 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,”
“We will also embrace digital technology in our operations to minimize human interference and improve efficiency for effective results,” the Chairman stated.
Barrister Abdul explained that 110 of the 479 cases involved corruption and related financial fraud, while 375 concerned asset disputes, family disagreements, and failed transactions. 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 Chairman then solicited media support in the campaign and thanked the state governor, Malam Umar Namadi, for supporting the commission to operate within the law without any interference.
