ICPC Calls For The Support Of Nigerians To Combat Corruption 1
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ICPC Calls For The Support Of Nigerians To Combat Corruption

The Independent Corrupt Practices(ICPC) and Other Related Offences Commission has called for the support of Nigerians to combat corruption in the country, as they cannot succeed without public support.

Mr Dauda Yahaya, a board member of the commission who spoke during the presentation of plaques to the runners-up in the ICPC 20th Anniversary national essay and music competition in Abuja on Wednesday, stated that the anti-graft agency would continue to recognize and reward talents in the country.

He said, “Corruption has closed opportunities for many young Nigerians. If not for corruption, opportunities would have been flowing on the streets of Nigeria. Opportunities were not created for the youths due to corruption but we are determined to tackle corruption but we can’t do it alone without the support of Nigerians.”

The ICPC Chairman, Prof Bolaji Owasanoye in his address, stated that the essay and music competition was meant to “reduce corruption by inculcating sound moral values in young Nigerians to grow up as good citizens.”

He said that the competition was aimed at motivating and encouraging public officials to develop zero tolerance for graft and work with honesty “rather than collecting bribes and cutting corners.”

Owasanoye, who was represented by an ICPC board member, Abdulahi Maikano, explained that the overall best winners of the competition, Malam Hamza Buwai, 54, of the National Boundary Commission and SP Francis Erhabor, 48, the Divisional Police Officer, ‘D’ Division, Itam, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, had earlier been honoured by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on September 28.

He said, “The two men won the Public Service Integrity award for turning down bribes and frustrating efforts by unscrupulous elements in the public service to siphon public funds, thereby preventing the perpetration of the havoc that could affect the economy and the society negatively.”

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