By Palma Ileye
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,Dr. Shuaib Belgore inaugurated and inducted four, 4, new members of the Ministry’s Ant-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU, to replace those ones who have been retired from service or posted to another Ministries.
The Permanent Secretary was represented by Director Special Duties, Mr.Funsho Alabi at the official Inauguration of the new members of Anti-Corporation Unit, ACTU, held yesterday, in the Ministry of Interior, Abuja.
Belgore stated that, the Federal Government in its Magnanimity considers and approved the request of the commission for the establishment of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units, ACTU, in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, in Nigeria.
According to Shuaib, “Today , we are all gathered here to witness an official inauguration/induction of new (4 ) members to replace those that have retired or posted from the ministry.
These are men and women who have undergone thorough screening by both ICPC and EFCC before being presented today for inauguration. It is my utmost believes that they have passed all requisite tests by the Ant- Corruption bodies before been presented for inauguration into the Unit.”
The inducted 4 Members of ACTU Unit includes ;
1.Hajiya Zainab Yahaya Head
2.Eyo Nsa Member
3.Mamman John Member
4.Josephine Ukwedeh Member.
Belgore revealed that, the essence of ACTU’s establishment in all MDAs is to minimise and also eradicate corruption totally in our working environment and the society in general, adding that the success of ACTU’s campaign will depends heavily on the sincerity, integrity and commitment of the Head of ACTU and it members.
In his Goodwill message on the occasion, the Honourable Chairman of ICPC Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, represented by C.A Obaniyi said he appreciated the Permanent Secretary, Management and Staff of the Ministry for creating time for this inauguration and induction of the reconstituted members of the Ant-Corruption and Transparency Unit, ACTU.
He revealed that the functions of ACTU includes periodic sensitisation of Staff on and against corruption; examination of the systems, processes and procedures that are prone to Corruption and proffering solutions:conduct of Corruption Risk Assessment to proactively identify Corruption risks among others.
During her welcome address, the Head of the newly inaugurated ACTU, Hajiya Zainab Yahaya welcomed all the special invited quests to the inauguration and induction of the new members of ACTU in the Ministry.
She stated that the Unit has ensured that there is a Culture of accountability,responsiblity, professionalism among staff of the Ministry and also an improved quality of Service delivery in line with institutional goals and Values adding that ACTU Unit in the Ministry has so far assisted in the area of developing a standard to guide the ethical approach to all Government transactions since the Ministry generates revenue for the Government.
Dignitaries at the event includes the Director of Legal ,Omotese Eva, Onoja Onu Peter, HRM, Mrs Undie Olivia, General Services ,Bello Abdulamajid, PRS ,others from ICPC are : Barrister Adebimpe from the oath Administrator, Mrs. Adogo Alonyenu Resource person and Abuo Lawrence Desk officer.
