Ministry inaugurates anti-corruption unit for transparency, accountability
Ministry inaugurates anti-corruption unit for transparency, accountability
By Vivian Emoni
The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to strengthen and enhance accountability and integrity within the public service.
At the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, said that the initiative demonstrated the ministry’s commitment to achieving good governance.
Rimi said that the initiative aligned with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope agenda, prioritising ethical governance for national development.
“The ministry takes a significant step toward a corruption-free environment with the ACTU inauguration. It reaffirms its dedication to ethical standards and good governance.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) provides strategic guidance in combating corruption.
“The establishment of the ACTU is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s unwavering stance against corruption,” he said.
Also speaking, Dr Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the ICPC, commended the ministry for its proactive step in inaugurating the ACTU.
Aliyu emphasised ACTU’s critical role in upholding ethical standards.
According to him, the unit will promote discipline and integrity across the ministry, and also uphold principles of ethical conduct and professionalism in service delivery.
“This move is expected to enhance the ministry’s institutional reforms and contribute to a corruption-free environment,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Maureen Ojinaka/Kadiri Abdulrahman
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