By Babajide Komolafe
The Nigeria Deposit
Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has inaugurated an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at its headquarters in Abuja.
Speaking at the inauguration which was conducted by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Managing Director/Chief Executive, NDIC, Mr. Bello Hassan said the corporation 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.
Represented by the Executive Director, Operations Mr. Mustapha M. Ibrahim, he said, the NDIC ACTU has strengthened the Corporations 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, and strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, and comprehensive training programs for employees.
Hassan described the inauguration as a significant step in the Corporations ongoing commitment in the fight against corruption and enhances transparency. He emphasised that NDIC Management remains committed to supporting ACTU activities, recognizing the units critical role in ensuring the Corporations operations are conducted with integrity, free from corruption, and fostering public trust.
The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu 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 Managements efforts in promoting the core values of the Corporation through their assigned duties.
