ICPC Sensitises Federal Housing Officials On Anti-Corruption Frameworks

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has sensitised officials of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Akure as part of its continuing public education drive across federal institutions.

The session, which took place on Tuesday at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Alagbaka, Akure, brought together 15 ministry officials for a focused engagement on ethical conduct and accountability. The lecture, titled ‘Overview of ICPC Initiatives’, formed part of the commission’s sustained anti-corruption education within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Delivering the lecture, the Assistant Chief Superintendent and Head of the Public Education Unit at ICPC’s Ondo State office, Jenmi Ganiu Owolabi, outlined key institutional frameworks deployed by the commission to prevent corruption and strengthen transparency in public service operations.

‘Preventing corruption requires more than enforcement; it demands a clear understanding of systems, responsibilities and consequences,’ he said, adding that every public officer must recognise their role in safeguarding public resources and upholding institutional integrity.

Mr Owolabi explained that the commission’s interventions are anchored in preventive strategies, including public education, system reviews, and enforcement of established ethical standards. He noted that sustained compliance within MDAs remains critical to national development.

In her remarks, the Federal Controller of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for Ondo State Field Headquarters, Yetunde Morenike Morohunfola, commended the ICPC for the engagement, describing it as timely in reinforcing ethical standards within the ministry.

‘This sensitisation strengthens our internal resolve to uphold due process and accountability in all our operations,’ she said, adding that the ministry would continue to align its procedures with established regulations to ensure transparency and efficient service delivery.

A central theme of the engagement was a detailed exposition of Section 6 (e–f) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, which mandates the commission to educate the public against corruption and mobilise support for its prevention.

Mr Owolabi also presented Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to the controller on behalf of the commission to serve as reference tools for anti-corruption compliance within the ministry.

The session concluded with participants expressing a firm commitment to applying the lessons learned in their daily administrative responsibilities. The outcomes are expected to strengthen transparency, reduce vulnerability to corrupt practices, and reinforce public trust in service delivery across the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Akure.