NDIC SUSTAINS FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WITH INAUGURATION OF ANTI-CORRUPTION & TRANSPARENCY UNIT (ACTU)

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NDIC Executive Director, Operations Mr. Mustapha M. Ibrahim (2nd Left) and ICPC, Acting Director System Study and Review, Mr. Olusegun Adigun (3rd Left) pose for a group photograph during the inauguration of the NDIC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the NDIC headquarters in Abuja. They are pictured alongside (L to R) NDIC Director Enterprise Risk Management Department, Mrs. Amal Haruna, Director Communication and Public Affairs Department, Mr. Bashir A. Nuhu, ICPC Assistant Director,HajiaMutiat Musa, NDIC Director Internal Audit Department, Mr. Idongesit Essien, ICPC Desk Officer overseeing the NDIC, Barr. AdebimpeAbodunrinand Chairman of the NDIC ACTU, Dr. Bashir Mande.

“The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)has a culture of zero tolerance for corruption, which is further strengthened by its core values of Teamwork, Respect and Fairness, Integrity, Professionalism, and Passion”. This formed part of the remarks of the MD/CE, NDICMr. Bello Hassan which was read by the NDIC Executive Director, Operations Mr. Mustapha M. Ibrahim who represented the MD during the inauguration of the Corporation’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) at the NDIC headquarters in Abuja.He said, the NDIC ACTU has strengthened the Corporation’s operational system through the implementation of various compliance measures to ensure ethics, integrity, transparency and accountability in the workplace. He explained that the specific measures include robust Internal Controls, regular Risk Assessments, strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, and comprehensive training programs for employees.

NDIC Executive Director, Operations Mr. Mustapha M. Ibrahim presenting the Corporation’s research publications to the representative of the Chairman ICPC, Acting Director System Study and Review, Mr. Olusegun Adigun during the inauguration of the NDIC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) by ICPC officials at the NDIC headquarters in Abuja.

Mr. Hassandescribed the inauguration as a significant step in the Corporation’s ongoing commitment in the fight against corruption and enhance transparency. He emphasised that NDIC Management remains committed to supporting ACTU activities, recognizing the unit’s critical role in ensuring the Corporation’s operations are conducted with integrity, free from corruption, and fostering public trust.

The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa AdamuAliyu who was represented by ICPC Acting Director System Study and Review, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, praised NDIC Management for their dedication and active support in establishing and advancing the activities of the ACTU to address corruption issues and foster ethical practices. He applauded the efficiency and diligence of the NDIC ACTU in fulfilling its mandate, resulting in the Corporation retaining the first position for two consecutive years on the annual ICPC Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard. He urged the new ACTU members to see their nomination as an opportunity to build on the good legacies of the previous members and to complement Management’s efforts in promoting the core values of the Corporation through their assigned duties. He stressed the need for the NDIC Management to sustain its commitment and support to ACTU so that the Unit can perform optimally and remain a veritable tool in embedding laid down ethical standards amongst staff and sustaining a positive image for the Corporation.

Chairman of the NDIC Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), Dr. Bashir Mande (Right) takes the oath of allegiance along with ten other NDIC members of staff during their inauguration ceremony conducted by Barr. AdebimpeAbodunrin at the NDIC Head Office in Abuja. Key functions of ACTU include annual sensitization of staff against corruption, conduct of System Study and Review and Corruption Risk Assessment, monitoring budget implementation and coordinating whistleblowing platforms.

Ten (10) members of staff were sworn in as members of the NDIC ACTU during the inauguration. Their key functions include annual sensitization of staff against corruption; Conduct of System Study & Review and Corruption Risk Assessment to strengthen internal systems; monitoring budget implementation of the Corporation, coordinating whistleblowing platforms, identifying and rewarding outstanding members of staff amongst other responsibilities.

BASHIR A. NUHU

Director, Communication & Public Affairs

23 April, 2024