ICPC Calls for Collaboration with Akwa Ibom State Government to Strengthen Corruption Prevention

 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government to strengthen institutional frameworks for corruption prevention. The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Baba Alaro Shuaib, made this call during a courtesy visit to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Uko Essien Udom, SAN.


The ICPC has a three-pronged mandate: Enforcement, Prevention, and Public Engagement. Beyond enforcement, the Commission is mandated to prevent corruption and mobilize the public against corrupt practices through education and enlightenment. Mr. Shuaib emphasized the importance of collaboration with the state government to establish preventive frameworks in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), particularly through system study and corruption risk assessment.

The RACC advocated for the establishment of robust internal frameworks, backed by continuous assessment and transparency units in MDAs, to reduce corruption risks. He highlighted the role of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) in combating corruption within MDAs and reiterated the ICPC's public awareness initiatives.

The ICPC's public awareness initiatives include the National Ethics and Integrity Policy, the National Values Curriculum, Anti-Corruption Clubs in schools, and the Students’ Anti-Corruption Vanguard in tertiary institutions. These initiatives aim to promote a culture of integrity and transparency among citizens, particularly the youth.

The Attorney-General, Mr. Uko Essien Udom, SAN, appreciated the visit and the insight provided into the broader mandates of the ICPC. He disclosed that the state is developing a framework for a Public Procurement Law, noting that procurement processes are often prone to corrupt practices. He assured that the ICPC would be consulted where necessary and promised to brief the Governor on the Commission’s initiatives to foster deeper collaboration.

The visit was concluded with a vote of thanks by the RACC and presentation of IEC materials to the Attorney-General. The ICPC's call for collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government highlights the importance of working together to strengthen institutional frameworks for corruption prevention. By establishing robust internal frameworks and promoting public awareness initiatives, the state can reduce corruption risks and promote a culture of integrity and transparency.


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