The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit(ACTU) has conducted a comprehensive system study at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan.
The initiative focused on combating corruption within the organisation, beginning with an informative session held at the Fire Bay.
The event commenced with preparatory exercises to engage participants, leading up to the main lecture titled “Corruption is a Virus,” highlighting strategies for eradicating corruption in the workplace and the environment.
ICPC representative in FAAN, Dr. Mrs. Njideka Nwobu, delivered a detailed presentation talked about the nature and examples of corruption, discussed the Seven Deadly Sins (SDS) of corruption, explored social factors influencing corrupt behavior, and proposed actions to eliminate corruption in the workplace.
A significant portion of the session was dedicated to the theme “Integrity My Watchword.”
Nwobu elaborated on the acronym and definition of integrity, its relevance in the workplace, identifying traits and attributes of individuals with true integrity, She stressed the importance in personal and professional life, practical steps on enhancing integrity in the workplace, as outlined in distributed handbooks, were also discussed.
Participants were subsequently required to undergo a test meeting ICPC standards, aimed at reinforcing anti-corruption knowledge and principles.
Furthermore, all the FAAN staff present were encouraged to anonymously submit complaints and challenges they encounter at the airport via a designated form.
These submissions will be forwarded to headquarters for thorough review by management.
The seminar underscored ICPC’s commitment to fostering a corruption-free environment and promoting ethical standards within governmental institutions.
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