The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has elected new executive members for its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU).
The election, held on Wednesday at the Commission’s auditorium was conducted by the System Study and Review Department (SSRD) of the Commission.
The election into the office of the Chairman had Mr. Adesola Michael of the Legal Department emerge victorious as his opponent, Mrs. Susan Ogabidu of the Operations Department was absent during the poll.
Mr. Williams Cletus Binadu of the Finance and Account Department emerged as the ACTU Secretary by polling 14 votes against his opponent, Mr. Peter Aveyina of the Secretary’s Office who got 10 votes.
Other elected executive members included: Mrs Angela Aziegbe (Admin Department) Mr.Abdulkadir Abdulrazaq (Internal Audit), Mrs. Ngozi Onwuka (Legal Department), Mr. Enyindah Vicson (Special Services Department), Mrs. Thelma Chineye (Servicom) Mr. Mfon Umoh (Public Enlightenment and Education Department), Thaddeus Onyegbule (Planning Research and Statistics Department), Clement Ogwuche (Operations Department), David Ikechukwu (Procurement) and Akpor Emmanuel (Special Duties Division).
The Acting Director of SSRD, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, fsi who also doubled as the returning officer in the election appreciated the Directors and Head of Units for sending in their nominees.
He congratulated the elected members just as he reiterated that there were no losers as everyone was working for the interest and progress of the Commission.
He reminded the newly elected executives of the task before them saying since ICPC is responsible for the coordination of ACTUs in all the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the country, it could not afford to falter in showing exemplary leadership with its ACTU.
In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Edu Felix Davis, a Chief Superintendent Officer of the System Study Review Department (SSRD) appreciated the electoral committee for the free, fair and transparent electoral process.
She further urged the newly inaugurated ACTU members that the assignments given to them were crucial in building trust and ensuring accountability just as she assured them that the SSRD was ready and committed to supporting them every step of the way.