Senate tasks ICPC on fight against corruption

Senate tasks ICPC on fight against corruption
Obiora Ani, Abuja

The Senate has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC in Nigeria to intensify its fight against corruption.

Senate President, David Mark, gave the injunction after the confirmation of the new chairman and members of the governing board of the ICPC at the National Assembly, Abuja.

Senator Mark urged the members to begin their duties in a more aggressive manner as soon as they are sworn-in by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The Senate noted that the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission had not been aggressive in its fight against corruption and hoped that the newly confirmed members of the board would galvanize the institution to come alive to its constitutional responsibility.

Six members of the new board and chairman of the ICPC confirmed included Mr. Francis Elechi, Chairman and Mrs Julie Onum Nwariaku, member.

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