Maryam Aminu
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Wednesday inaugurated members of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) during a formal induction ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Representing the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, at the event was Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka, Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State.
In his keynote address, Dr. Shehu urged the newly inducted ACTU members to serve with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of national duty.
“I urge each of you to approach your responsibilities with commitment to national interest, diligence, due process, and a vision for prosperity,” the Chairman said, stressing that ACTU would play a pivotal role in supporting the Commission’s ongoing drive for transparency, accountability, and prudent governance.
He noted that the unit’s establishment would reinforce internal control mechanisms and underscore RMAFC’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Director of the Systems Study and Review Department, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, commended RMAFC’s leadership for its proactive collaboration with the ICPC.
He described ACTU as a vital government-recognized platform for institutionalizing ethical compliance and reducing corruption risks.
According to Dr. Aliyu, the ACTU is expected to conduct corruption risk assessments, monitor budget implementation, ensure ethical compliance, and handle preliminary investigations into corruption-related complaints.
He further called on RMAFC management to provide the Unit with adequate resources, office space, and a seat at key committee meetings to ensure its effectiveness.
The newly inaugurated ACTU is chaired by Mr. Idris Y. Musa, Director of Audit at RMAFC. Speaking on behalf of the members, Mr. Musa pledged to uphold the Commission’s values and operate as an ethical compass within the organization.
“We accept this responsibility with full consciousness of the trust placed in us. We shall not betray it,” he declared, reaffirming the Unit’s dedication to transparency and accountability.
The oath of allegiance was administered by Nkem Ezenwa, Esq. of the ICPC.
In a closing remark, the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Okechukwu Nweze, represented by Mrs. Udodirim Okongwu, Director of Inland Revenue Department, expressed gratitude to the ICPC and commended all stakeholders for their support.
He urged ACTU members to remain committed to the Unit’s mandate and continue promoting ethical governance at the Commission.
The newly inaugurated ACTU members include: 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
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