TCN unveils anti-corruption policy, vows zero tolerance for graft
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TCN unveils anti-corruption policy, vows zero tolerance for graft
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN has released its Anti-Corruption Policy Document as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical conduct within the power transmission company.
The policy was unveiled on Tuesday at the TCN Corporate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, by the company’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit.
Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, represented by the Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi-Fadahunsi, described the initiative as a significant step towards reinforcing the company’s commitment to ethical standards and zero tolerance for corrupt practices.
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Abdulaziz said the credibility of TCN depended not only on its achievements but also on the manner in which those achievements were attained.
He urged members of staff to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the policy and ensure that its principles guided their daily decisions and conduct.
The TCN boss commended the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit and other stakeholders who contributed to the development of the document.
He said the policy was not limited to preventing corruption but was also designed to promote honesty, fairness, accountability, transparency and professionalism across the organisation.
Abdulaziz therefore called on staff to support the effective implementation of the policy and uphold its principles in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Earlier, the Chairman of ACTU, TCN, Mrs. E. Benibo, said the unveiling represented more than the presentation of a policy document, describing it as a demonstration of the collective commitment of the management and staff to strengthening integrity, transparency and accountability.
Benibo said corruption weakened institutions, undermined public trust and resulted in the waste of valuable resources.
She stressed that tackling corrupt practices required the commitment and cooperation of every member of staff.
Also speaking, a representative of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and ACTU Desk Officer attached to TCN, Mrs. Monsurat Ajoke Ifeajika, gave an overview of the policy.
Ifeajika said the document would help shape staff conduct, guide decision-making and strengthen institutional systems.
According to her, the policies provide guidance on preventing, detecting, reporting and responding to unethical and corrupt practices.
