By Joseph Adama
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability in public establishments, coaching employees of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) on moral conduct, transparency and the implications of corruption within the public service.
The sensitisation workshop introduced collectively members of employees of the Agency for an in-depth engagement on the mandate and operations of the ICPC, in addition to the obligations of public officers in safeguarding public assets and upholding the very best requirements {of professional} conduct.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Director of KSPHCDA, Dr Muazu Omeiza Musa, the Director of Administration, Mr Ijalija Okpanachi David, urged contributors to take full benefit of the coaching and apply the teachings learnt of their every day official engagements.
He mentioned the workshop was a well timed alternative for public servants to deepen their understanding of the foundations, rules and moral requirements governing the general public service.
According to him, “This training is an important opportunity for us to understand our responsibilities as public servants, particularly as they relate to transparency, accountability and the proper use of public resources. I encourage everyone to concentrate fully and make the best use of this opportunity.”
Mr David urged contributors to hear attentively, ask related questions and be sure that the information acquired interprets into higher accountability and improved service supply.
In his presentation, the ICPC group lead, Mr Iliya Dauda, delivered an in depth lecture on the mandate, features and obligations of the Commission, together with its position in stopping, investigating and prosecuting corruption and associated offences in accordance with the regulation.
He took contributors via conduct that would represent corrupt practices and cautioned public officers in opposition to demanding or receiving gratification, abusing official positions, diverting public assets, falsifying information or participating in actions able to compromising the integrity of their places of work.
Mr Dauda outlined sensible measures civil servants should undertake to keep away from corruption, stressing the significance of honesty, transparency, correct documentation, accountability and strict adherence to monetary and administrative procedures.
He maintained that public workplace comes with monumental accountability and known as on civil servants to display self-discipline, integrity and professionalism within the discharge of their official duties.
The workshop additionally featured an interactive question-and-answer session, throughout which employees members sought clarification on the powers of the Commission, together with its authority to prosecute people concerned in corruption-related offences and the extent of its independence in finishing up its statutory obligations.
The discussions offered contributors with higher perception into the workings of the Commission, its relationship with different arms of presidency and the authorized framework guiding its operations.
In his vote of thanks, the Director of Accounts and Finance, Mr Raji Sumaila A., appreciated the ICPC group for educating employees of the Agency on corruption prevention and moral conduct.
He additionally recommended the administration of KSPHCDA for offering the platform for the engagement and urged contributors to place the information acquired into observe.
The workshop underscored the significance of steady sensitisation and capability constructing in strengthening institutional integrity, selling accountability and guaranteeing that public assets are deployed for the advantage of the folks.
For the KSPHCDA, an company on the forefront of delivering main healthcare companies throughout Kogi State, the dedication to transparency, accountability and moral conduct stays vital to efficient service supply and the sustenance of public confidence.
