In a recent one-day dialogue organized by the Education, Social and Health Mission (MESH), a member of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission’s (ICPC) National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC), and with the support of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, religious leaders have been called upon to play a pivotal role in the battle against corruption and to advocate for good governance.
The charge was conveyed by Mrs. Ese Miriam Okwong, an Assistant Director at the ICPC, who emphasized the crucial role that religious stakeholders play in the ongoing fight against corruption. During the event, Mrs. Okwong underscored the significance of religious institutions as vanguards in the war against corruption.
In her goodwill message, Mrs. Okwong urged religious leaders to actively engage in the anti-corruption campaign and to extend its reach by instilling values of integrity, transparency, and accountability among their followers. She highlighted the need for faith-based institutions to champion these principles, fostering a culture of ethical behavior and responsible governance across the broader society.
The dialogue, which aimed to strengthen the collaboration between religious institutions and anti-corruption agencies, emphasized the importance of collective efforts in combating corruption. By enlisting the support of faith-based organizations, the ICPC seeks to create a broader and more effective front in the ongoing battle against corrupt practices in Nigeria.
