The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has underscored the vital position of system integrity in public establishments, describing it because the bedrock of efficient management, moral governance and sustainable income progress, whereas warning that no establishment can ship its mandate or entice public belief with out clear, accountable and resilient programs in place.
According to a press release issued by Anastasia Ogbonna of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the event underscores the Ministry’s continued dedication to strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement and policy-driven interventions inside the nation’s marine and blue financial system sector.
The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, made this identified right now at a retreat, themed: “The Art and Practice of System Integrity in Public Institutions” organized by National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in collaboration with Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC)
In his keynote deal with, Oyetola harassed that system integrity is essential for NIWA’s success, enabling the authority to meet its mandate and contribute to Nigeria’s Blue Economy agenda.
The Minister additional outlined key areas for enchancment, together with: income era, transparency, and accountability, urging NIWA to leverage expertise and public-private partnerships to boost effectivity and {financial} sustainability.
“System integrity is not a moral luxury; it is an economic necessity,” Oyetola said, calling on NIWA’s Board and Management to prioritize {financial} sustainability and drive innovation in income era.
Futhermore, the Minister noticed that the partnership with ICPC aligns with the Federal Government’s preventive strategy to combating corruption, including that moral management and clear income programs are vital to harnessing the complete {economic} potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways.
Earlier, the Acting Managing, NIWA, Umar Girei, mentioned the retreat goals to strengthen NIWA’s programs and processes, selling a tradition of transparency, accountability, and performance-driven management.
The Managing Director, emphasised the Authority’s dedication to institutional reforms, efficient income era, and 0 tolerance for corrupt practices.
Also talking, the Chairman, ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN) reaffirmed its orgaization’s readiness to assist public establishments by way of preventive mechanisms, capability constructing, and integrity-driven initiatives.
