By Philomina Attah
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in the discharge of its mandate.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, said this during a sensitisation workshop organised by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit,
(ACTU) of the commission.
Mr Celestine Toruka,the Director, Media and Public Relations of NCPC, in a statement on Thursday said the workshop was in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Represented by the Director of Administration, Mr Abu Okpanachi, the NCPC boss appreciated the ICPC team for its continued support and commitment to promoting integrity within public institutions.
He said that the workshop provided an opportunity for staff to deepen their understanding of ethical conduct and their individual responsibilities in preventing corruption.
According to him, the commission remains committed to strengthening its systems and practices in line with the principles of transparency, accountability and responsible service delivery.
“We are on the right path towards building a culture of integrity and ethical conduct,” he said,
He said that achieving a corruption-free institution required the collective commitment of every staff member.
He assured the ICPC team of the commission’s willingness to collaborate and embrace initiatives aimed at preventing corruption and strengthening institutional accountability.
In his remarks, the Chairman of ICPC, Mr Musa Aliyu, commended the ACTU of NCPC for its commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
Aliyu was represented by the Director, System Studies and Review Department, Mr Olusegun Adigun.
He acknowledged the efforts of the ACTU in advancing anti-corruption initiatives within the commission and encouraged staff to sustain the momentum.
The workshop featured two paper presentations designed to equip participants with practical knowledge for promoting ethical conduct in the workplace.
The first paper, titled “Building a Culture of Integrity: Everybody’s Role in Preventing Corruption” described the fight against corruption as a collective responsibility.
The second paper, “Recognising and Resisting Corruption Risks in the Workplace” focused on helping participants identify potential corruption risks and develop the confidence to resist unethical practices. (NAN)
Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman
