Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), yesterday, engaged stakeholders in the South East on implementation of its National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP), saying it would enhance behavioural change and national transformation.

National Chairman of the ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this at the sensitisation workshop in Enugu, saying that the implementation have become necessary, following the realisation that the law and order approach to the fight against corruption (enforcement) alone is not enough to rid the society of this menace.

He told the stakeholders, drawn from the public, private, civil society organisations, media, religious and traditional institutions, among others, that with the present realities facing the nation, if behavioural change is not ensured, engendering the desired changes in the society may be difficult.

He said: “ The ideal behaviour for citizens is that they should respect the laws of the land, keep their word, do their duty with diligence, respect and value other human beings, not get involved in stealing from the government, cheating others or any form of deception.

“Unfortunately, the reality is that many people are far from the ideal. Therefore, there is a need to make intentional efforts to change negative behaviours through inculcation of positive values.”