Sade Williams/Business a.m.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), has conducted a comprehensive system study and seminar with the theme, ‘Corruption is a Virus’ for staff of FAAN at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan.
The initiative which focused on combating corruption within the organisation, began with an informative session at the Firebay. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to the theme “Integrity my watchword”.
The seminar also highlighted strategies for eradicating corruption in the workplace and the environment. Njideka Nwobu, who represented ICPC in FAAN, delivered a detailed presentation on the theme, covering the nature and examples of corruption, discussed the Seven Deadly Sins (SDS) of corruption, explored social factors influencing corrupt behaviour, and proposed actions to eliminate corruption in the workplace.
Nwobu elaborated on the acronym and definition of integrity, its relevance in the workplace, identifying traits and attributes of individuals with true integrity, stressing its importance in personal and professional life.
Practical steps on enhancing integrity in the workplace, as outlined in distributed handbooks, were also discussed.
Attendees were subsequently required to undergo a test meeting ICPC standards, aimed at reinforcing anti-corruption knowledge and principles.
All staff members 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.
