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Bolaji Owasanoye, the head of the Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has encouraged employees of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Sokoto in Sokoto State to reject and bring to light any instances of corruption occurring within the hospital.
During the launch of the hospital’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in Kware Local Government Area on Monday, Mr. Owasanoye, a Law professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), conveyed this message. He couldn’t be present himself, so his sentiments were shared by Garba Tukur-Idris, the Resident ICPC Commissioner overseeing Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara.
Emphasizing the importance of the employees’ role in maintaining the hospital’s integrity, Mr. Owasanoye linked the growing prevalence of corruption in public offices to societal pressures and the high expectations placed on public service workers.
Mr. Owasanoye praised the hospital’s Medical Director, Professor Shehu Sale, for backing the ACTU and ensuring its effectiveness. He clarified that the federal government tasked ICPC with establishing anti-corruption units across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to internally monitor and report corruption-related matters.
He urged the newly inaugurated ACTU members to adhere to the highest ethical standards and serve as representatives of the ICPC in the ongoing battle against corruption within the institution.
“Undeniably, for the war against corruption to be fought and won in all MDAs on a sustainable basis, all hands must be on deck, as allies in the war against corruption, we believe that members of ACTUs need to be on the same page with the ICPC, ” Mr Owasanoye added.
The Medical Director expressed appreciation for the support and encouragement provided by the ICPC, which played a crucial role in maintaining order and responsible behavior within the hospital.
Mr. Sale made a commitment to sponsor certain hospital staff for training at the ICPC Academy. This initiative aims to enhance their skills and effectiveness in addressing corruption within the hospital.
He highlighted that the hospital had successfully digitized all its services, including financial transactions, as a step towards ensuring transparency in its operations.
Mr. Sale praised the ICPC’s approach to combating corruption and encouraged Nigerians to rally behind the efforts of the anti-corruption agency.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ACTU members took their oath from Suleiman Ahmad, a legal professional. Additionally, Abdullah Abubakar delivered a lecture outlining the responsibilities of the ACTU.
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