ICPC inaugurates anti-corruption unit in Kwara poly

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently inaugurated the anticorruption and transparency unit (ACTU) chapter of the Kwara State Polytechnic.

The commission also inducted members of the unit who would work for three years after which they may be reappointed if they are found worthy in character.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Ag. Chairman of ICPC, Hon. Abdullahi Bako, who was represented by the head, anti-corruption unit of the ICPC, Mr Justin Kuatsea, said the commission recognised the crucial role played by the educational sector in entrenching good ethical values in the younger generation.

“This occasion has no doubt presented a perfect opportunity for partnership and cooperation between the ICPC and institutions such as the polytechnic and other higher institutions across the country.

“We have been in partnership with the National Universities Commission and Federal Ministry of Education which has yielded positive results leading to shutting down of illegally run tertiary institutions among others.

“It is in continuation of these sanitising efforts that we believe in the existence and effective operation of the ACTU in public institutions which is directed towards combating corrupt practices and entrenching transparency in public service,” he stated.