The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken its campaign against corruption to Nigeria's tertiary institutions with the inauguration and administration of oath of allegiance to members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos as part of a decisive move to strengthen institutional integrity and promote ethical governance,
The inauguration held at the Academic Board Room of the college in the presence of the critical stakeholders, further demonstrated the institution's renewed commitment to upholding the principles of transparency and sustaining the fight against corruption at all levels.
Rector of Yabatech, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul during the event, charged the newly inaugurated ACTU members to demonstrate zero tolerance for corruption and all forms of unethical conduct, especially financial misconduct within the system.
“Let your actions reflect the confidence reposed in you, as this responsibility is not just ceremonial but a call to duty.
"You must reject any form of malpractice that could undermine the integrity of your office and the college”; he admonished
Dr. Abdul further emphasized that ACTU members must serve as role models by leading the transparency campaign from within, upholding the principles they are tasked to enforce.
Representing the Chairman of ICPC, Mr. Musa Aliyu, the Resident Commissioner in Lagos State, Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, lauded the College for its commitment to ethical standards and institutionalization of accountability.
He described ACTU, established across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as a key instrument in the fight against corruption in public service.
“With this inauguration, we expect the ACTU team to carry out periodic sensitisation campaigns, enforce staff ethics, and monitor compliance within the institution,” Chukwurah stated.
He further clarified that ACTU is to work hand-in-hand with the College Management, not as adversaries but as partners in progress.
During the ceremony, Chukwurah presented the official ACTU operational manual to the College’s Rector, outlining the framework for the Unit’s duties and responsibilities.
Two papers on ‘The Role and Responsibilities of ACTU’ and ‘Preliminaries Investigation for ACTUs’ were presented to the members and the dignitaries present at the re-inauguration exercise by the Principal Superintendent, Mrs Rabiat Umar and the Assistant Commissioner, Mrs Bariboloka Florence respectively.
In his inaugural speech, the chairman, Yabatech ACTU, Engr. Tairu Onawale, pledged the team’s unwavering commitment to the values of accountability, transparency, and integrity.
He assured both the college and ICPC that the Unit would carry out its mandate with dedication and professionalism.
Pix:(Fourth from left) Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul (fourth from right), the Resident Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences (ICPC), Lagos State, Chuwkura Alexander with the ICPC Legal Officer (m) flanked by other Principal Officers of the College, ICPC Officials and YCT ACTU Chairman, Engr. Onawale Tairu at the re-inauguration of Yabatech Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) held at the College Academic Board Room.
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