From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
As part of effort to fight corruption, the Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (JSPCACC), recovered over N300 million public funds from August to date.
This was announced by the executive chairman of the commission Barrister Salisu Abdu while speaking to news men at three days workshop organized by the commission for Jigawa civil servants and held at manpower development institute Dutse.
“The commission from August to date, succeeded in recovering over N300 million public funds, resolved nearly half of the 200 complaints received, and is currently prosecuting 16 cases”.
The executive secretary who described transparency, accountability, and integrity as the cornerstones of good governance, called for collaboration between the Commission and government agencies to combat corruption effectively.
He said, the commission operates independently with the powers to receive, investigate, and monitor any complaints or allegations of corrupt practices, enforce anti-corruption laws, and ensure compliance with government processes and procedures.
While speaking on the purpose of the workshop, he said it aimed at bringing the stakeholders together including representatives from the Ministry of Justice, judiciary, ICPC, EFCC, and PCC, and focused on educating participants about the Commission’s mandate, legal framework, and areas of collaboration.
Also speaking during the opening of the workshop, the Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi, called on all stakeholders to join hand in fight against corruption to move the state forward, through transparency and accountablity.
“I am truly delighted by this program organized by the Jigawa State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission aimed at sensitizing senior government officials on the mandates of the Commission and other issues related thereto,” Governor Namadi said. “It is truthfully a very commendable initiative considering its perfect alignment with the commitment of our administration to always uphold and promote all the tenets of good governance.”
The Governor who described corruption as widespread culture that tears society apart by destroying trust in government institutions and keeping inequality alive, added that good governance, which includes accountability and openness, is the only way to fight poverty, speed up socioeconomic development, and make positive changes in society.
“Our quest to build a more just and equitable society can be best achieved if we recognize the importance of combating corruption in all its forms and ramifications. As we all know, effective governance, characterized by accountability and transparency, is a guarantee for success in the fight against poverty, rapid socioeconomic development, and positive societal transformations.”
“These successes demonstrate the Commission’s alignment with our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and justice,” he said.