**6.2 The independent corrupt practices and other related offences commission (ICPC)**

ICPC was inaugurated in September 2000 after the recommendation of the ex-president of Nigeria, President Olusegun Obasanjo. The agency was to investigate reports connected to corrupt practices in Nigeria. The corrupt practices and other related offences Act 2000 back the operation of the agency (ICPC, 2009). The agency was created with the aim of reducing or completely eradicating corruption in Nigeria.
