The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has moved to modernize its anti-corruption crusade by forming a strategic alliance with digital content creators and social media influencers in Borno State.
During a recent visit by the Borno Chapter of the Content Creators and Social Media Influencers Association to the ICPC’s Maiduguri office, both parties agreed to leverage the power of viral media to promote institutional integrity and social reorientation.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Mr. Linus Gubbi, lauded the initiative of the creators, noting that influencers hold a unique position in the digital age to challenge unethical norms and shape public perception.
He specifically urged the group to translate the Commission’s anti-corruption messages into local languages and culturally relatable formats such as short skits, animations, and TikTok videos—to ensure the message resonates with a diverse demographic.
According to Gubbi, making the anti-graft campaign accessible and engaging is vital for its long-term success.
The partnership also aims to enhance civic engagement by educating the public on how to report suspicious activities through official ICPC channels.
To support this, the Commission has pledged to host regular seminars and capacity-building workshops for the influencers, keeping them informed of the latest anti-corruption initiatives.
This move signals a shift toward a more collaborative, community-driven approach to governance in the state.
In his response, the Chairman of the association, Mr. Williams Sunday, described the collaboration as a call to duty.
He reaffirmed the readiness of Borno’s digital community to deploy their creative talents in support of the Commission’s mandate.
By producing educational content that discourages corrupt practices, the association hopes to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s broader ethical renewal, turning social media platforms into arenas for positive behavioral change.