ICPC inaugurates ACTU in UNIZIK

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the inauguration, which took place at the Council Chambers of the university, witnessed the administering of the oath of office to the committee members.

The committee, led by Dr. Stephen Ufoaroh, has, as part of its terms of reference, the task of ensuring transparency and accountability in line with global best practices in the daily administrative affairs of every department, faculty, unit, and directorate in the institution.

Additionally, the committee was charged with the responsibility of sensitizing staff members of the institution on global best practices.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Charles Esimone, who spoke during the inauguration, stated: “The essence of the inauguration is to ensure seamless and smooth operational services by members of staff of the institution in their respective directorates, units, departments, and faculties.

“This administration is based on administrative reforms, academic excellence, innovation, research, and community service.

“Members of this committee were carefully selected based on their previous records in administration and track record in service. I congratulate you all and urge you to put in your best towards service delivery to the institution and the education sector at large.

In addition to the chairman, Ufoaroh, other members of the committee included: Prof. Uche Eunice Ekpunobi (Dept. of Pure and Industrial Chemistry), Dr. Chinyere Esimone (Music Department), Rev. Fr. Dr. I. Onwuatuegwu (Philosophy Department), Dr. Godwin Obasikene (Medicine and Surgery Department).

Others are: Prof. Machebe Victor Ozioko (Faculty of Law), Mr. Paul Ifezue (Director, Internal Audit), Dr. Jude Okoye (Faculty of Law), Rev. Sr. Patricia Oranefo (Accountancy Department), while Mr. Edward Kalu Okereke of the Personnel Unit is acting as the Secretary of the committee.