The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to uphold objectivity, diligence and the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their duties. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, gave the charge during……
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to uphold objectivity, diligence and the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, gave the charge during the inauguration and induction of 11 members of the NYSC ACTU at the Scheme’s National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement by the NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Monday, September 7.
Aliyu, who was represented at the event by Mr Olusegun Adigun, described the inauguration as an important step towards strengthening internal accountability and promoting ethical conduct within the NYSC.
He explained that the ACTU was established as a complementary mechanism to work with NYSC management rather than compete with it or interfere in administrative responsibilities.
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According to him, the establishment of ACTUs across Ministries, Departments and Agencies is part of efforts to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms within the public service.
“The scale of NYSC operations makes transparency, accountability and strong internal controls essential to maintaining public confidence and safeguarding public resources,” Aliyu said.
He added that the unit was expected to play a key role in strengthening the Scheme’s integrity framework.
“ACTU is therefore expected to contribute meaningfully to strengthening the organisation’s integrity framework and ensure that effective anti-corruption measures are implemented,” he said.
The ICPC chairman urged the newly inducted members to organise sensitisation and training programmes aimed at improving anti-corruption awareness and ethical conduct among NYSC staff.
He said the unit would also be responsible for monitoring budget implementation and relevant operational activities to promote transparency and accountability.
Aliyu urged NYSC management to provide the necessary support for the effective functioning of the ACTU in accordance with existing government guidelines.
He said such support would contribute to strengthening public confidence in the Scheme.
The chairman further advised the 11 members to perform their responsibilities with confidentiality, diligence and professionalism.
Aliyu also commended NYSC for its contributions to national integration, discipline, patriotism and the development of leadership values among Nigerian youths.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, reaffirmed the Scheme’s commitment to accountability, integrity and zero tolerance for corruption.
Nafiu, who was represented by the Director of Legal Services, Barrister Chris Ogar, described the fight against corruption as a collective responsibility.
He commended the ACTU for its role in raising awareness about ethical conduct and identifying areas vulnerable to corrupt practices.
“As you assume this responsibility, I urge you to discharge your duties with integrity, courage, impartiality and strict adherence to extant rules and regulations,” the DG said.
Nafiu also urged the newly inducted members to lead by example and uphold the values they are expected to promote within the Scheme.
“Be proactive in promoting compliance and blocking loopholes that will encourage unethical practices,” he added.
