ACTU Committee
the public, especially in the case of sensitive matters such as a humanitarian crisis.
On 27th September, Dr.
Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity at the UAE Government, will educate the IGCF 2021 audience on the importance of cyber security and the role of individuals in defending cyberspace. In the session titled, ‘Cyber Security’, the industry specialist will also address the threats and dangers of social engineering tactics -- the art of manipulating people to give up confidential information -- and will discuss the impact that any breach or violation of the cyber security system may pose to individuals, institutions, and nations.
Timothy Armoo, Founder and CEO of Fanbytes, a Gen Z specialist agency, will focus on TikTok as an ideal platform for government communication departments to reach out to teenagers and young adults. At the session titled, ‘New platforms . Targeted messages’, and taking place on 27th September, Armoo will discuss privacy concerns of the app’s users as well as address how TikTok can attract, reach, and simulate the interests of its target audience.
IGCF is organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), under the patronage of H.
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Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
The upcoming edition is taking place on 26th and 27th September, 2021, at Expo Centre Sharjah and will run under the theme 'Historic lessons, Future ambitions'.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, Dr. Adaora Ifeoma Anyanwutaku has inaugurated a 10 man committee on Pro- Tem Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in the Ministry, held on Tuesday 21th September 2021, at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Permanent Secretary’s office. Dr. Anyanwutaku explained that the ACTU was established by the Independence Corrupt Practices and other Related Offence Commission (ICPC), to implement mechanisms for its mandate on prohibition and prevention of corruption especially in the public service, adding that the unit is also established in MDAs of Government and operates as autonomous outfit with functional linkages with the office of Chief Executives of the ministries. She stated that the reconstitution of the committee became necessary following the lull in operation due to the posting out of key officers to other ministries, adding that members inaugurated are to continue in the fight against corruption and ensure a corrupt- free environment in the Ministry. The Permanent Secretary further stated that officers inaugurated, were carefully scrutinized and selected from various Departments based on their proven integrity, hard work and dedication to duty and assured the committee of the Ministry’s full support to enable them carry out their assignment successfully. She urged all members of staff to cooperate with the committee in achieving a corruptfree Organisation. Speaking at the event, the Chairman ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN who was represented by Mr. Abuo Lawrence, stated that the Ministry whose function is to provide Nigerians with credible and timely information on government activities, programmes and initiative with an important task to create the technological environment for Nigerian’s socioeconomic development has the duty of not only being alive to its responsibility but to also ensure that its staff are diligent, responsible and dedicated to their duties. He encouraged the newly appointed members to work zealously and efficiently in discharging the mandate given to them and not witch hunt or betray the confidence reposed on them and avoid any questionable act. The Chairman of the committee Mrs. Uche Veronica in her acceptance speech on behalf of the committee stated that the committee accepts the responsibilities saddled on them and that transparency, integrity and diligence will be their watchword. She also commended the ICPC for creating the Anti-Corruption Transparency Unit in MDAs as it will help to reduce corruption to the barest minimum.