Zamfara SUBEB inaugurates anti-corruption, transparency unit

The Universal Basic Education Board, Zamfara State (ZSUBEB), has inaugurated an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to promote ethical conduct in the administration of basic education in the state.

In a statement issued by the ZSUBEB Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Musa Maizare, on Tuesday night, he said the establishment of the unit is aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability.

Speaking at the inauguration held at the ZSUBEB Conference Hall, Gusau, the Executive Chairman of Zamfara SUBEB, Professor Nasiru Garba Anka, described the establishment of the ACTU as a strategic step towards preventing corruption and promoting a culture of integrity within the Board.

Professor Anka commended the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for its guidance and collaboration, noting that corruption remains a major challenge to effective service delivery, particularly in the education sector.

The Executive Chairman charged members of the ACTU Committee to discharge their duties with professionalism and impartiality, and urged staff of the Board to give the unit maximum cooperation.

In his goodwill message on behalf of the ICPC Chairman, IC Suleman Muhammad Maishanu of the ICPC Katsina Resident Office commended the ZSUBEB management for supporting the establishment of the ACTU.

Those inaugurated as members of the ZSUBEB ACTU are Samaila Musa Anka (Chairman), Binta Ayuba, Amina Baba Sanci, Nura Dan Take, Hassan Usman, Nura Jodi and Hauwa Aliyu Raba, with Umar Labbo Warama serving as Secretary. The event was attended by Permanent Members, Directors, the Secretary of the Board, Education Secretaries, ICPC representatives and other senior officials of ZSUBEB.