PTAD launches anti-corruption, transparency unit

By Favour Aliyu The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) yesterday in Abuja launched an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to expedite the fight against corruption. The ACTU performs duties as enshrined in the corrupt practices law to ensure good governance which will help the directorate and those who report to it in maintaining the trust […]

By Favour Aliyu

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) yesterday in Abuja launched an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to expedite the fight against corruption.

The ACTU performs duties as enshrined in the corrupt practices law to ensure good governance which will help the directorate and those who report to it in maintaining the trust of pensioners.

The Chairman ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, said the war against corruption by the federal government and anti-corruption agencies demands that all public institutions, public officers and managers of public funds, are in unison to diminish and eliminate the scourge of corruption.

He added that the unit had fared well in the areas of monitoring and investigating pension scams.

Expressing her delight over the initiative, the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr. Chioma Ejikeme, said tackling corruption requires willpower, support and commitment.

“In PTAD, we commit to ensuring the Integrity of PTAD’s pension administration system so that pensioners are assured that their entitlements will be processed and paid accurately, fully and on time.

“No single organization can win the war against corruption without the efforts and cooperation of all concerned,” she stated.

She added that the ACTU is expected to be the Directorate’s watchdog in ensuring the maintenance of zero tolerance for fraud which PTAD is known for.

In her acceptance remarks, the newly inaugurated Chairman of Unit, Mrs. Ada Phil-Ugochukwu acknowledged the Directorates stand of “Zero Tolerance for Fraud”