The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD) in collaboration with the independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated its Anti – Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade who was represented at the event by the Director, Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASM) Engr Patrick Ojeka stated the strategic role being played by the ICPC in strengthening the ACTU and in putting the unit constantly on its toes across the civil service.
She noted that the development is particularly significant to the Ministry, given the current high expectations of the country from its mines and steel sector as a major pillar and driver of the economic diversification agenda.
She said the Ministry sincerely appreciate ICPC close monitoring of the effectiveness of ACTU as well as the transparency and integrity rating of the sector all along.
Earlier, acting director special duties, Yisau Adepoju said the event was an important occasion considering the fact that war against corruption constitutes one of the three cardinal pillars of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Chairman Independent Corrupt Practice and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Professor Bolaji Owasanoye said the inauguration and induction of ACTU is a step in the right direction, “As we move forward to install the building blocks of transparent and accountable systems, which are necessary ingredients of achieving a sanitized work environment.”
