Maryam Abeeb, Abuja
The Universal basic Education Commission (UBEC) in the fight against corruption, inaugurated Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit in partnership with Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences (ICPC).
The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Hammid Bobboyi, while inaugurating the members of the Universal Basic Education – Anti Corruption and Transparency Unit (UBEC ACTU) said; UBEC will continue to operate within the provision of global best practices and ensure that staff continue to live above board and shun all forms of corrupt practices.
Bobboyi who was represented by the Director, Finance and Accounts, Sir Mike Aule said ‘’It is no longer secret that corruption is pervasive in Nigeria. Not only do we experience poor service delivery and lack of due process in the conduct of Government Business in the Country, but we have penchant for embezzlement of public funds. It is in order to reverse these ugly trends that the Federal government though the ICPC set up the Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU).
He urged the ICPC to continually assist with expert advice so UBEC can stay on the path of sanity and fiscal discipline in the affairs of UBEC in particular and the basic education sub-sector.
The UBEC ACTU is charged with the responsibility of liaising with ICPC at all times for advice and direction, monitor and investigate all cases bordering on corrupt practices, in the discharge of their responsibilities, and report to the Executive Secretary for prompt action.
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