By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse
The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC) has announced the recovery of over N385 million in misappropriated funds in 2025, even as it expressed deep concern over delays in court judgments which it says are undermining the fight against graft.
The disclosure was made by the Commission’s leadership during activities marking the 2025 World Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday, December 9.
Reviewing the agency’s activities for the year, the Commission disclosed that it received a total of 479 complaints from both public and institutional sources. Out of these, 110 cases have been fully investigated and treated, a development described as evidence of the agency’s proactive stance.
The Commission attributed the recovery of the N385 million to diligent investigations across various sectors.
“We’ve protected the privacy of 14 whistleblowers, ensuring they can report without fear, and this measure boosts confidence in the reporting system,” the Chairman noted.
Despite these successes, the commission identified significant hurdles hindering its operations. It explicitly warned that the slow dispensation of justice in the courts is a major setback to the state’s anti-corruption crusade.
The agency also cited the lack of timely access to information as another critical challenge.
To further tighten the noose on corruption, the commission has submitted several recommendations to the state government. “These include policy tweaks to prevent loopholes in public spending,” the Chairman added.
In a bid to bridge the gap between the agency and the citizens, the commission also announced the launch of its official social media handles on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). “This helps us engage the public directly and spread awareness,” he explained.
The briefing coincided with the United Nations World Anti-Corruption Day, an annual observance established in 2003 to raise awareness about the damaging effects of corruption on development, democracy, and human rights.