Borno State Office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has received Professor Babagana Gana Gutti, Vice Chancellor of Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, on a courtesy visit aimed at deepening institutional collaboration in the fight against corruption.
The meeting, centred on fostering integrity, transparency and accountability within public institutions, where the Vice Chancellor commended the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC), Mr Linus Gubbi Matashi, and his team for their steadfast efforts in advancing ethical governance across the public sector.
Professor Gutti stressed that a lasting partnership between the university and the ICPC would help embed high ethical standards within tertiary education. He called for regular engagement and advisory visits from the Commission to offer professional guidance, strengthen institutional systems, and tackle challenges linked to transparency and accountability.
“We are keen to work with the ICPC on sensitisation programmes,” the Vice Chancellor said, adding that he would welcome the provision of educational materials for both students and staff.
The VC also revealed that the university has introduced entrepreneurship and practical learning components into student activities and clubs; a move designed to promote self-reliance, innovation and positive values among young people.
The Resident Commissioner highlighted the value of system studies and institutional reviews in identifying and preventing corrupt practices, particularly in financial processes and student-related administration. He also urged the university to strengthen its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in line with the ICPC’s mandate to entrench accountability across all public bodies.
The visit concluded with mutual pledges of continued partnership between the ICPC and Kashim Ibrahim University, reinforcing a shared vision of integrity, accountability and good governance within Nigeria’s education sector.
