The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on the management and staff of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) in Katsina to uphold integrity and take an uncompromising stance against corruption in their duties.
This charge was delivered during a one-day sensitization programme organized by NOFIC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), in collaboration with the ICPC. Themed “Behavioral Change Towards Achieving a Corrupt-Free Working Environment,” the event aimed to promote ethical conduct and institutional integrity among staff of the Centre.
Speaking on behalf of the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) of Katsina State, Mr. Samuel S. Lodam, Assistant Director and Head of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Mr. Sani Tarauni Tukur, emphasized the importance of cultivating social norms and behavioral change that discourage corrupt practices.
While urging NOFIC personnel to actively support the ICPC’s mission to eliminate corruption from public institutions, Mr. Lodam noted, “The fight against corruption requires the collective will and active participation of every officer. We count on your commitment to transparency and accountability to foster a more ethical public service.”
In her opening remarks, the Chief Medical Director of NOFIC, Associate Professor Sadiya Nasir, affirmed the Centre’s resolve to institutionalize integrity and transparency and stressed that only through accountability can the Centre fully realize its mandate to deliver quality healthcare to the public.
Prof. Nasir also called for sustained collaboration with the ICPC, particularly in the areas of public enlightenment, staff training, and enhanced ACTU operations, in line with the Standing Orders guiding ACTUs in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Reiterating this commitment, ACTU Chairman of the Centre, Dr. Yusuf Shua’aibu, pledged the unit’s continued support to management in promoting probity and accountability and expressed optimism that the sensitization programme would further strengthen the partnership between ICPC and NOFIC in combating corruption.
The event featured three paper presentations by ICPC officials, covering topics such as “Social Norms and Behavioral Change in the Workplace,” “Offences and Penalties under the ICPC Act 2000,” and “The Role of ACTU as a Veritable Tool Against Corruption.”
Over 80 participants, drawn from various departments and clinical units of the Centre, attended the programme, signaling strong institutional interest in promoting ethical conduct and good governance.