Finance Ministry Launches Anti-Corruption Taskforce to Strengthen Transparency, Good Governance

In a bold move to entrench accountability and transparency in public service, the Federal Ministry of Finance has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee.
The initiative aims to combat corruption and reinforce ethical practices within the Ministry, setting a precedent for good governance across government institutions.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, described the establishment of the ACTU Committee as a “critical milestone in promoting integrity and accountability.”
Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement quoted her to have called on staff to actively support the Committee, emphasizing that “fighting corruption requires collective responsibility.”

Mrs. Jafiya pledged her full backing to the Committee and charged its members to promote transparency, uphold the rule of law, and enforce internal control mechanisms to prevent misconduct.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, highlighted that ACTU serves as an “in-house check mechanism to prevent corruption,” aligning with global practices for strengthening public institutions.
He commended the Ministry for prioritizing ethical governance and creating systems to safeguard public resources.

The newly inaugurated Committee Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Musa Othman, promised to “drive sensitization efforts and strengthen accountability systems across the Ministry,” ensuring a culture of ethical behavior and compliance.

With this initiative, the Federal Ministry of Finance demonstrates its resolve to be a model of integrity, providing a framework for combating corruption and managing national resources effectively.