NYSC / CDS Groups Debate Promote Transparency, Accountability in Governance Systems, ICPC Commends Initiative
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Anti-Corruption Community Development Service (CDS) Groups of Akure South Local Government Council in conjunction with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently organised a debate programme that examined the virtue of transparency and accountability in governance systems.
The event, which was themed “Do Military Regimes Curb Corruption Practices in Nigeria Governance Better than Democracy?”, attracted participation by eight NYSC Community Development Service Groups within Akure South Local Government in the debate programme.
Mr. Jenmi Ganiu Owolabi, who represented the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Ondo state, commended the eight CDS groups that participated at the debate programme, stressing that ICPC was dedicated to keep collaborating in the promotion of transparency and accountability across all sectors.
The eight CDS that participated in debate programmed were Financial Inclusion CDS, Federal Road Safety Corps CDS, Medical and Health CDS, Tourism CDS, Drug Food Quality Control CDS, Safety and Emergency Response Ready CDS, Economic and Financial Crime Commission CDS and Core Peer Educator Trainers CDS.
Mr. Owolabi further lauded the unwavering commitment of the NYSC to instilling principles of integrity and ethical leadership among youth, thereby empowering them to be catalysts for positive change in Nigeria.
The debate which featured spirited discussions from diverse sectors, presenting arguments on the effectiveness of different governance systems in tackling corruption, witnessed the representative of the Medical and Health CDS Group, Mberekpe Ifeoma Hilda as the standout debater.
The judges at the event were officials of ICPC Ondo State Office – Barrister Kehinde Adetoye, Assistant Chief Superintendent; Mr. Jenmi Ganiu Owolabi, Principal Superintendent; whose presence lent credibility to the event by ensuring impartial evaluation of the debaters’ arguments.
Earlier in his welcome address, the President of the NYSC Anti-Corruption CDS Group, Maborukoje Ajibola Francis expressed gratitude to the attendees and emphasised the importance of the debate in fostering transparency and accountability in governance.
In her remarks, the Assistant Local Government Inspector of the NYSC Zonal Office, Akure South Local Government, Mrs. Ogunbodede Stella, appreciated all participants, judges, and organisers for their contributions to the success of the event.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of certificates of participation to the debaters, by the Assistant Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the NYSC Zonal Office, Akure South Local Government, Mrs. Ogunbodede Stella.