By Harry Awurumibe, Editor Abuja Bureau
The five new board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) who were earlier sworn-in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday at Presidential Villa, Abuja, have resumed duties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
The new board members are Senator Anthony Agbo from Ebonyi State who is representing the South-East zone of the country, Anne Otelafu Odey, from Cross River State, representing South-South zone and Alhaji Goni Ali Gujba, from Yobe state, representing the North-East.
According to a statement by the Commission’s Spokesperson Mrs Azuka Ogugua, the other two members are Dr. Louis Solomon Mandama, from Adamawa State, also representing the North-East zone in the Commission, and retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Olugbenga Adeyanju, from Ekiti State, representing South-West zone.
Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, during a reception meeting held in the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja, commended the President for identifying people with rich backgrounds in the public sector into the board.
Owasanoye enjoined the new members to put forward their proven integrity and experience towards achieving the mandate of the Commission, adding that the appointments have changed their status.
He said, “ICPC is an integrity organization and the standard here is higher than the normal. What others do and get away with, if we do it, it will be big news.
“Your status have changed with your appointment and I am happy that all of you have a rich stint in public service. We have a rich blend that will help us achieve the mandate of the Commission.
“We should not get administration wrong when we have a rich blend of professional administrators to guide our mandate.”
The new board members who took turns to speak expressed their readiness to help combat corruption and project the good image of the country.
