By Emmanuel Otoikhila
In a bid to strengthen transparency and integrity within the system, the Edo State office of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) organized a one-day anti-corruption training for its staff.
The training, held at the Benin City office, was facilitated by the Deputy Director, Process Planning and Equipment Department, Mr. Ismail Ibrahim from RMRDC headquarters Abuja. He emphasized the critical role of individual responsibility in fighting corruption, highlighting that sustainable national development depends on institutional honesty and accountability.
He said to prevent Corruption in a system, the following should be considered: System Study and Review, Corruption Risk Assessment, Actu Activities, Active Audit Unit, Budget and Monitoring, Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Group etc
He listed of some of the impact of Collective Action, as follows:
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1. Amplifies Impact:united efforts lead to greater change than individual actions
2. Provide Mutual Support: It help in Encourages and empowers individual to take a stand.
3. Shares Resources: Combine expertise, Networks, and resource
4. Diversifies Perspectives: Brings together diverse views and experiences
5. Enhance Accountability: Encourage Transparency and Accountability
In his opening remarks, the Acting State Coordinator, Mr. Otoikhila Emmanuel, stressed the Council’s commitment to upholding ethical standards. He noted that the fight against corruption must begin from within, urging all staff members to embrace transparency in their daily operations and report any form of intimidation.
Participants engaged in interactive sessions, discussing real-life scenarios and best practices for identifying and reporting unethical behaviour. The facilitator, Mr. Ismail, also introduced practical tools for maintaining integrity in the workplace.
The event ended with a renewed pledge from the staff to commit to ethical practices, as RMRDC continues to play a vital role in Nigeria’s drive for economic diversification through raw materials research and development.
