The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, with a firm admonition to its new members to avoid witch-hunts and focus on fostering accountability.
In his address, the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, urged the newly inducted members to work as a team with management and staff to entrench a culture of discipline within the polytechnic. Represented by Mr. Suleman Muhammad Maishanu, the Chairman emphasized that the unit should be a tool for constructive change, not victimization.
Dr. Aliyu also implored the institution’s management to view the ACTU as a strategic ally. He called for full support, including a conducive working environment and adequate funding as per government guidelines, to enable the unit to perform its duties efficiently.
The Chairman outlined the benefits the polytechnic would gain from the ACTU, which include conducting system reviews to block corruption loopholes, organizing staff sensitization programs, implementing codes of ethics, and handling preliminary investigations into complaints.
The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Daura, Dr. Musa Gambo KK, welcomed the initiative, applauding the ICPC’s efforts under Dr. Aliyu’s leadership in the national fight against corruption.
The inauguration ceremony featured the administration of the oath of allegiance to the new ACTU members and an induction training with presentations on corruption prevention, professional ethics, and investigative procedures.
In his acceptance speech, the newly appointed ACTU Chairman, Malam Muhammad Saleh, thanked the Rector and the ICPC for establishing the unit and pledged the committee’s commitment to its mandate.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the Registrar, Alh. Suleiman Saad Gwarzo.