ICPC probes REA as MD Aliyu Abba welcomes transparency drive

On September 23, 2026, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) began a probe of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). REA's Managing Director, Aliyu Abba, welcomed the investigation, describing it as a comprehensive system study and review of the agency's operations. He said the probe aligns with efforts to deepen accountability and improve transparency as REA manages increasingly significant programmes, partnerships and investments. Abba called for stronger collaboration between the ICPC and REA's Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), noting that transparency is strongest when an organisation opens its systems to external scrutiny, identifies gaps and implements corrective measures. He pledged that the cooperation with ICPC and ACTU would become a continuous framework for ongoing evaluation and strengthening of the systems driving rural electrification across Nigeria.

The probe matters because REA oversees critical rural power projects that affect millions of Nigerians lacking reliable electricity. Greater transparency could improve fund utilisation, reduce leakages and accelerate delivery of energy access in underserved communities. Readers should watch for the probe's findings and any resulting reforms, as they may influence electricity tariffs, project timelines and the overall effectiveness of federal rural electrification efforts.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/aliyu-reacts-as-icpc-probes-rea/