The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) are set to strengthen their long-standing collaboration in the fight against corruption with a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The development followed a courtesy visit by NIQS President, Aminu M. Bashir, who led members of the Institute’s National Executive Council to the ICPC headquarters in Abuja on April 22, 2026.
At the centre of the discussions was a shared commitment to institutionalise over a decade of cooperation through a formal agreement that would provide a legal and operational framework for joint anti-corruption initiatives, particularly in Nigeria’s public infrastructure sector.
ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, described the proposed MoU as a logical next step in an already productive partnership.
“The proposed MoU is a natural progression of our impactful relationship with NIQS, especially under the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative,”
“Their technical expertise has significantly enhanced our ability to detect contract inflation, identify abandoned projects, and ensure value for money in public expenditure,” Aliyu said.
He added that the Commission remains committed to strengthening inter-agency collaboration to safeguard public resources.
“Our ongoing joint technical framework with the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders of Nigeria reflects our broader strategy of building institutional alliances that promote transparency and accountability,” he said.
Speaking earlier, Bashir traced the relationship between both institutions back to 2015, citing key achievements including the nationwide deployment of NIQS professionals.
“Over the years, our members have provided pro bono services in cost verification, forensic quantity surveying, and project monitoring across the six geopolitical zones, These efforts have contributed to safeguarding trillions of naira in public funds and facilitating the completion of critical infrastructure projects,” Bashir said.
He also advocated stronger cost management standards to curb procurement-related fraud.
“We strongly support the adoption of the International Cost Management Standards and the development of unified national standards for Bills of Quantities, This will significantly enhance cost transparency and accountability in public sector projects,” he said.
Both organisations expressed optimism that the proposed MoU would consolidate existing gains and pave the way for a more structured and sustainable partnership in promoting integrity in public sector project delivery.
“This partnership is not just about formalising what already exists; it is about building a more resilient framework for the future,” Bashir added.