RMAFC chair urges ACTU members to serve with passion, patriotism

Barbara Bako, Abuja.

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, urged inaugurated members of ACTU to handle their responsibilities with passion and patriotism.

The chairman who was ably represented at the event by the Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State in the Commission Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka said this during the official inauguration and induction ceremony of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) on Wednesday in Abuja

He said, “I urge each of you to approach your responsibilities with commitment to National interest, diligence, due process and vision for prosperity” The Chairman noted that ACTU would support RMAFC’s drive towards entrenching transparency, accountability, and prudence in its activities.

He further said, “The inauguration of this Unit will not only complement Management’s internal controls, but also drive home the Commission’s zero tolerance for corruption.” Dr. M. B.Shehu urged the newly inducted members to display professionalism, courage, and fairness in the discharge of their duties.”

In his goodwill message, the ICPC Chairman Dr Musa Aliyu SAN, who was represented by the Director system study and review department, (SSRD) Mr. Olusegun Adigun, praised the leadership of RMAFC for their commitment and collaboration with the Commission in establishing ACTU.

He emphasized that “ACTUs have now evolved into a government-recognized anti-corruption platform and described the unit as a strategic tool to support management in achieving RMAFC’s mandate.

He outlined key responsibilities of ACTUs, including conducting corruption risk assessments, fostering ethical compliance, monitoring budget implementation, and undertaking preliminary investigations into complaints.

Dr. Aliyu also called on RMAFC to provide adequate funding, office facilities, and full representation in standing committees to empower the unit.

The newly inaugurated ACTU is chaired by Mr. Idris Y. Musa, Director of Audit at the Commission. In his acceptance speech, he pledged on behalf of the members to uphold integrity and the values of the Commission.

“We accept this responsibility with full consciousness of the trust placed in us. We shall not betray it,” he affirmed.

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He pledged the collective readiness of the ACTU members to act as watchful eyes and ethical compass within RMAFC.

The oath of allegiance was administered to the newly inaugurated members by Nkem Ezenwa, Esq. of the ICPC.

Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Okechukwu Nweze ,represented by Mrs. Udodirim Okongwu, Director of Inland Revenue Department, appreciated the ICPC and commended all stakeholders for their support.

He encouraged the ACTU members to live up to the mandate spelt out by the ICPC and remain unwavering in promoting ethical governance within the Commission.”

Other members of the newly inaugurated ACTU are: Muhammed Baba Wasagi, Muhammed Lawal Yakubu, Ashiedu Vivian, Mohammed Bashir Umar, Victor Ugwu Monday, Okolo Shelter Simmer, Ramatu Kangiwa Yusuf, Oluwafemi Olubukola Jane, Abdulaziz Usman, and Azumi A. Umoru.