{"id":3494,"date":"2025-12-09T11:54:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=3494"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:54:19","slug":"pcacc-reaffirms-commitment-to-strong-anti-corruprion-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=3494","title":{"rendered":"PCACC Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Anti-Corruprion Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Abdullahi Jalalludeen <\/p>\n<p>The Executive Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) Kano, Sa\u2019idu Yahaya, says the state government\u2019s policy of granting full operational independence to the commission has strengthened its mandate to fight corruption and promote accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration lecture, held at government house Kano,Yahaya said the autonomy approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has enhanced the commission\u2019s operational framework, boosted investigative capacity and sharpened its strategic focus. <\/p>\n<p>He noted that internal reforms, including process re-engineering, advanced staff training, improved case management and stronger whistleblowing mechanisms, were already taking firm root.<\/p>\n<p>The chairman said the reforms are intended to make the commission more proactive in preventing corruption and promoting ethical public service, especially as the state implements its trillion-naira budget. <\/p>\n<p>Sa&#8217;idu Yahaya stressed that a vigilant and professional anti-corruption structure is necessary to protect public resources and ensure they are translated into real development outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted this year\u2019s theme, \u201cUniting with the Youth Against Corruption, Shaping Democracy\u2019s Integrity,\u201d describing it as a reminder of corruption\u2019s global reach and the vital role of youth in driving lasting behavioral change.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Abba Kabir Yusif represented by the secretary of the government Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim reitered government support to the commission with a view to addressing corrupt practices .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Abdullahi Jalalludeen The Executive Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) Kano, Sa\u2019idu Yahaya, says the state government\u2019s policy of granting full operational independence to the commission has strengthened its mandate to fight corruption and promote accountability. 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