The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni for his commitment to transparency, accountability and due process inu governance.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of the ICPC for Borno and Yobe States, Linus Gubbi, was particularly impressed by the method of awarding contracts, which he said were being done with transparency and accountability.
The anti corruption Commission representative, in a courtesy visit to the governor, noted the clean manner in which the State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) is being handled.
He is also happy with the implementation of the World Bank initiative as well as the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria.
“We are on a preventive and public enlightenment drive, and I must commend your administration for its efforts in accountability and transparency, which have become a model for others to follow.”
Gubbi advised the governor to establish anti-corruption and transparency units in ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to further strengthen the fight against corruption in the state.
This was as Governor Buni acknowledged that strong and independent institutions are crucial in addressing corruption, misappropriation, and the diversion of public funds.
“The establishment of the state Bureau on Public Procurement has successfully curbed over-invoicing in procurement and contract awards while promoting transparency and accountability. Its independence from government interference has strengthened its effectiveness.”
The governor said that the state House of Assembly’s oversight functions and prudent resource management had enabled the execution of people-centered projects across Yobe.
He directed MDAs to collaborate with the ICPC on training finance officers to block financial leakages and uphold accountability in their operations.
The governor appreciated the ICPC’s recognition, assuring that his administration would continue to promoting transparency and fighting corruption.
