The British Government said it would return the sum of 43 million (over N11.25 billion) pounds siphoned by corrupt Nigerian government officials to off-shore accounts.

The declaration was made by the liason officer for West Africa, of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) Mr Michael Dockree, when he visited the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).

A statement by Mr. Mike Sowe, Head, Public Enlightenment of the ICPC revealed that Mr Dockree said he came to the commission to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two agencies, particularly in the areas of education, public enlightenment, intelligence gathering and asset tracking.

He also emphasised his government’s commitment and assistance to security agencies and anti-corruption commissions

ICPC Chairman Justice Emanuel Ayoola who was represented by Dr Uriah Angulu assured Mr Dockree of the commission’s readiness to partner with stakeholders in the United Kingdom in all aspects of the anti-corruption campaign.

Dr Angulu said the activities of the commission will be enhanced as soon as the National Assembly amends the Act establishing the commission which will make it more proactive in dealing with cases of corruption.

Also speaking at the courtesy call, three Honourable Members of the ICPC, Sir Simeon Oguntimehin, Dame Julie-Nwariaku and Alhaji Abdullahi Bako thanked Dockree for his visit and commended the British Government for its commitment in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.