ICPC inducts 11 NYSC anti-corruption members
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ICPC inducts 11 NYSC anti-corruption members
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit to uphold diligence, objectivity and the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, gave the charge during the inauguration and induction of 11 members of the NYSC ACTU at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.
Aliyu, who was represented by Mr Olusegun Adigun, described the inauguration as an important milestone in strengthening internal accountability, promoting ethical conduct and institutionalising anti-corruption practices within the NYSC.
He explained that ACTU was established as a complementary structure to work with the NYSC management, rather than compete with it or interfere in administrative matters.
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The ICPC chairman said the establishment of ACTUs across Ministries, Departments and Agencies was part of efforts to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms within the public service.
He commended the NYSC for its contributions to national integration, discipline, patriotism and the promotion of leadership values among Nigerian youths.
Aliyu said the scale of NYSC operations made transparency, accountability and strong internal controls essential to maintaining public confidence and safeguarding public resources.
He urged the newly inducted members to organise sensitisation and training programmes to promote anti-corruption awareness and ethical conduct among staff.
The ICPC chairman added that the responsibilities of the ACTU included monitoring budget implementation and relevant operational activities to promote transparency and accountability.
He also urged the NYSC management to provide the necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit in line with extant government guidelines.
Aliyu charged the 11 members to discharge their responsibilities with confidentiality, diligence and professionalism.
Representing the NYSC Director-General, the Director, Legal Services, Barrister Chris Ogar, reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to accountability, integrity and zero tolerance for corruption.
Ogar described the fight against corruption as a collective responsibility and commended ACTU for its role in creating awareness of ethical conduct and identifying areas vulnerable to corrupt practices.
“As you assume this responsibility, I urge you to discharge your duties with integrity, courage, impartiality and strict adherence to extant rules and regulations,” Nafiu said.
He urged the members to lead by example and demonstrate the values they were expected to promote.
“Be proactive in promoting compliance and blocking loopholes that will encourage unethical practices,” he added.
