KEY POINTS
- The Anti-Corruption Unit will foster transparency and accountability.
- Ministry staff urged to collaborate to combat corruption effectively.
- Unit tasked with upholding the rule of law in operations.
The Federal Ministry of Finance has officially inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) as part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability in Nigeria’s public service.
The announcement was made in a press release on Monday by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga.
Anti-corruption unit fosters accountability in public service
Speaking at the inauguration, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Lydia Jafiya, described the launch of the ACTU as a decisive step toward fostering ethical governance.
“This marks a decisive step in our commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency,” Jafiya stated. “Combating corruption is not the responsibility of the unit alone but requires the collective effort of all staff in the ministry.”
The ACTU is tasked with promoting a culture of transparency, upholding the rule of law, and embedding accountability across all levels of the ministry.
According to Punch, Jafiya encouraged all employees to actively support the initiative, emphasizing that ethical behavior is integral to the ministry’s operations.
Ministry staff urged to collaborate in fighting corruption
The Permanent Secretary called on ministry staff to embrace the initiative, highlighting the importance of collective effort in achieving the unit’s objectives.
“This is a reflection of our unwavering dedication to making the Ministry a beacon of ethical conduct and good governance,” Jafiya said. “I assure the committee of my unwavering support and collaboration to achieve its goals.”
Jafiya’s remarks underscored the ministry’s broader vision to lead by example in the fight against corruption, setting a standard for other government agencies.
Upholding transparency and the rule of law
The ACTU’s primary mandate is to entrench a culture of transparency and ensure that all actions within the ministry align with the principles of the rule of law.
According to the ministry, the new unit is also responsible for monitoring and addressing any ethical lapses, fostering a public service environment where integrity is the norm.
“This initiative is about more than fighting corruption—it’s about creating a public service that Nigerians can trust,” Jafiya explained.
The launch of the ACTU reflects Nigeria’s growing commitment to tackling corruption in public service.
With this unit, the Finance Ministry hopes to set a new benchmark for ethical governance and accountability, ensuring that transparency remains at the core of its operations.
