MOUAU Joins Forces with ICPC in Anti-Corruption Drive
MOUAU collaborates with ICPC to integrate anti-corruption courses and promote transparency, accountability, and ethical practices.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent advocacy visit by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), a resounding call for partnership in the fight against corruption echoed through the halls. Led by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Imo and Abia States, Mr. Peter Adamu Alumbugu, the ICPC emphasized its mission to investigate, prosecute, and prevent corrupt practices, bolstered by the collaboration of academic institutions like MOUAU.
The focal points of the visit centered on the integration of anti-corruption courses into the university curriculum, ensuring that students are equipped not only with academic knowledge but also with ethical principles essential for the public service. Additionally, the ICPC highlighted its annual deployment of the Ethical and Integrity Compliance Scorecard and Corruption Risk Assessment, designed to evaluate compliance with ethical standards and identify areas of improvement.
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Responding to the call for collaboration, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, the Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, reaffirmed the institution's dedication to the fight against corruption. Prof. Iwe emphasized the importance of integrity and ethical practices in academia, citing measures taken by the university administration to promote transparency and accountability.
"Corruption is a distraction that ought to be abhorred," Prof. Iwe asserted, emphasizing the need for accountability to multiple stakeholders, including society and oneself. He expanded the definition of corruption beyond financial mismanagement to include behaviors such as shirking responsibility and examination malpractices, all of which undermine the integrity of academic institutions.
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In alignment with ICPC's advocacy, Prof. Iwe pledged the university's full support and collaboration to ensure a corruption-free academic environment. He called upon staff and students to embrace transparency and ethical conduct in their daily activities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to fostering a culture of integrity.
The advocacy meeting, attended by key university officials and representatives from ICPC's Owerri office, concluded with a collective resolve to strengthen the partnership between MOUAU and the government body. With a shared vision for a corruption-free society, both entities remain steadfast in their mission to uphold ethical standards and promote good governance.
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