RMAFC Tasks Anti-corruption, Transparency Unit Members On Ethical Compliance

Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has inaugurated the anti-corruption and transparency unit at its headquarters in Abuja.

The unit has a mandate to uphold the values of integrity and ethical compliance.

RMAFC chairman, Mohammed Bello Shehu said, “I urge each of you to approach your responsibilities with commitment to national interest, diligence, due process and vision for prosperity.”
The chairman said the committee would support RMAFC’s drive towards entrenching transparency, accountability, and prudence in its activities.

Represented by the federal commissioner representing Kwara State in the commission Ismail Mohammed Agaka, the chairman urged the newly inaugurated members of ACTU to handle their responsibilities with passion and patriotism.

He 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, according to statement that was issued by the commission yesterday.

Also, chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu, praised the leadership of RMAFC for its commitment and collaboration with the commission in establishing the units. 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.

Aliyu who was also represented by the director, system study and review department, Olusegun Adigun, 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 the director of audit at RMAFC, Idris MUSA who 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.

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, Joseph Okechukwu Nweze 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.