The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on lawyers across the country to maintain integrity, truth, and consistency in their professional conduct.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on lawyers across the country to maintain integrity, truth, and consistency in their professional conduct.
He said the legal profession must set a positive precedent, stressing that mentorship by senior lawyers with unquestionable integrity is essential in grooming the next generation.
Dr. Aliyu made the call on Friday in Abuja when he received the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch, Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Owhor Clever N., Esq., and members of his executive during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters.
“It is important that young lawyers begin their careers under the guidance of seniors who possess unquestionable integrity. As senior practitioners, we must lead by example and ensure that what we pass on can stand the test of time,” he said.
He cautioned against inconsistency in legal arguments, warning that it undermines public trust.
“If you argue today that white is white, tomorrow you should not argue that white is green or black. The public watches us closely, and inconsistency undermines the profession,” he added.
Earlier, Barr. Clever said the visit was aimed at fostering collaboration with the ICPC in areas such as anti-corruption and integrity training for lawyers, contributing articles to NBA journals, and partnering on the branch’s Legal Week and other programmes.
He also disclosed that the next edition of the branch’s journal would be dedicated to honouring Dr. Aliyu for his contributions to the fight against corruption, after which he presented the ICPC Chairman with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his leadership.
In response, Dr. Aliyu assured the branch of the Commission’s readiness to work with them on the proposed initiatives and other mutually beneficial projects.