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KAZEEM AWOJOODU, IBADAN
The Chairman, Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), Hon. Justice Eni Esan (rtd) has announced that corruption in the State’s civil service has been eradicated due to the activities of the agency.
She said OYACA achieved this feat as a result of the anti-corruption stance of the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as well as his support towards achieving the zero corruption stance since the establishment of OYACA in 2021.
Eni Esan said this in her message on the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), which is marked across the world on Tuesday, using the opportunity to renew the commitment of the agency to work with the people of the State to maintain a zero-corrupt status for the State.
“IACD is an annual event that emphasises the need to tackle corruption and its far-reaching consequences. Corruption undermines trust in institutions, hampers economic development and erodes social justice.
“This day seeks to mobilise individuals, governments and organisations to take a stand against corruption, as everyone has a role to play in uniting the world against corruption.
“It is no longer news that the government of Oyo State, led by His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE has zero tolerance for corruption. This informed his decision to establish the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) in December 2020, while it commenced operations in April 2021 with total support from the governor, which has made Oyo achieve a zero corruption status today.”
The Chairman highlighted the various approaches to sensitise and engage citizens and various stakeholders to include engagement of layers of civil servants, traditional rulers, students of State-owned higher institutions of learning, as well as corps members, to guide against financial crimes.
The theme fir the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day, according to Eni Esan, is “Uniting With Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”
