The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) urged the staff of the Niger State Ministry of Works and Infrastructural Development to prioritize transparency and accountability in their work. This appeal was made by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Niger State, Mr. Kennedy Ebhotemen, during a visit to the ministry in Minna. He stressed that public officers must avoid corruption, noting that the ministry’s role in the state’s development makes staff transparency and professionalism critical. The ICPC Commissioner observed that corruption undermines development and destroys public trust, stating that the Commission is committed to eradicating it. Ebhotemen declared that the ICPC’s mission is to build a public service culture founded on honesty and discipline, requiring public officers to steer clear of corruption in all its forms. He also advised that companies handling government projects must be monitored to ensure compliance with contract terms and value for public funds. He added that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must strengthen internal monitoring mechanisms to track project progress and ensure transparency in procurement and implementation. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Quantity Surveyor Hassan Baba Estu, thanked the ICPC team for the enlightenment and assured them of the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery, calling these elements fundamental to good governance and sustainable development. Estu appealed to the ICPC to regularly invite ministry staff to its anti-corruption workshops and training to deepen their understanding of ethical conduct in public service.
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