ICPC urges Kebbi varsity to establish anti-corruption unit

The Independent Corrupt Practice and Other related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged the management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Alero in Kebbi, to establish Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU).

The Resident ICPC Commissioner in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, Mr Garba Tukur-Idris, made the call when he visited the institution on Tuesday.

Tukur-Idris stressed the need to sustain the corruption free achievements enshrined in the university and urged them to be models of integrity in the anti-corruption drive.

He commended the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bagudu Dan-Shehu for his commitment and steadfastness which culminated into prudent performance.

He attributed the rising level of corruption in public offices to societal pressure occasioned by high expectations of people in the country.

The commissioner explained that the Federal Government mandated the ICPC to establish ACTUs in different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as an internal mechanisms to report and monitor corruption and its tendencies.

He further urged the management to consider sending their workers to Anti Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) to further strengthen anti corruption fight and promote integrity model.

Responding, the vice chancellor commended ICPC for the support and encouragement that led to sanity and prudence in all dealings within the institution and beyond.

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Dan-Shehu pledged to consider the possibility of sponsoring some staff for training at ICPC academy towards strengthening their capacity and improve effective services against corruption.

Meanwhile, the commissioner sought for support and partnership of the Kebbi State House of Assembly in the fight against corruption in the state and Nigeria at large.

Tukur-Idris made the call when he visited the assembly members where he shared educational materials with the members.

He reminded the members of their critical role as lawmakers in combating corruption.

The Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Sama’ila Bagudo, assured the commissioner of the assembly’s total support in the fight against corruption.

Bagudo highlighted the importance of partnership in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Kebbi.