The reconstituted Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) was formally inaugurated and inducted recently at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar, in a ceremony underscoring the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The event brought together senior hospital management, officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and newly appointed ACTU members.
The Acting Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Emmanuel Aniekan Essien, represented by Dr Alex Audu, delivered the welcome address. He emphasised the critical role of the ACTU in embedding a culture of transparency and accountability within the hospital, and pledged the institution’s full support for the unit’s mandate.
A goodwill message on behalf of the Hon Chairman of the ICPC was delivered by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mr Baba Alaro Shuaib.
He reinforced the Commission’s resolve to strengthen anti-corruption architecture across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) through the ACTU mechanism. He charged the newly inducted members to carry out their duties with integrity, diligence, and transparency.
Mr Nsuhoridem E. Akpan presented a paper on the Standing Orders governing ACTU operations in MDAs, covering the unit’s mandate, composition, functions, and operational guidelines. A question-and-answer session followed, allowing staff and ACTU members to seek clarification on the framework.
Dr Kioba Anabraba thereafter administered the Oath of Office to the new ACTU members of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar. The formal swearing-in marked the official inauguration of the reconstituted unit, empowering members to discharge their responsibilities under the ICPC Act of 2000.
Mrs Blessing Winter, ACTU Chairperson for the hospital, delivered the acceptance speech and vote of thanks on behalf of the inducted members.
She expressed gratitude to the ICPC and hospital management for the opportunity to serve, and pledged the unit’s unwavering commitment to the anti-corruption agenda.
The inauguration with the National Pledge and a group photograph featuring management, staff, and ACTU members.
Dr Kioba Anabraba and Mr Nsuhoridem E. Akpan jointly facilitated paper presentations on preliminary investigations and the conduct of system studies within MDAs. Another question-and-answer session allowed new members to engage with facilitators on practical aspects of ACTU operations.