Federal College Of Education (Special) Oyo, ICPC Inaugurate New Anti-Corruption And Transparency Unit

The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Committee at the Academic Board Complex of the College.

In his welcome address, the Registrar, Mr. J. A. Araoye, emphasised that as an institution responsible for training teachers, the College must uphold the highest ethical standards and demonstrate diligence, honesty and integrity. He noted that the introduction of the Dual-Mandate programme had further increased the College's responsibilities, making it imperative to uphold integrity in all operations.

The Provost, Dr. A. R. Salami, represented by the Deputy Provost, Dr. M. A. Oladimeji, described the ACTU as a vital component of efforts to strengthen integrity, accountability and transparency. He charged the newly inaugurated members to discharge their responsibilities with fairness and professionalism, cautioning them against using their positions to settle personal scores or victimise anyone.

Delivering the address of the ICPC Chairman, the Commission's representative, Mr. Tope Eegunjobi, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in strengthening institutional accountability and good governance in the public service. He commended the Provost and Management for reconstituting the ACTU in compliance with Federal Government directives for MDAs.

A major highlight was a lecture presentation by the College's ACTU Desk Officer, Prince Adegboyega Akinleye, titled "Overview of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU)". This was followed by the formal inauguration and administration of the oath of office by the ICPC Legal Officer, Miss Bisola Sanusi.

In her acceptance speech, the Chairman of ACTU, Mrs. B. O. Adebayo, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in the committee and assured that the responsibility would be discharged diligently.

The newly inaugurated members are Mrs. B. O. Adebayo (Chairman); Mr. O. O. Ogunyemi; Engr. O. A. Adeniyi; Mr. W. A. Oladeji; Dr. I. A. Alao; Mr. K. K. Yusuf; Dr. D. A. Oyegoke; Ms. K. B. Awojoola; and Mrs. O. Elerewe (Secretary).