29/05/2026
25th May, 2026
ICPC Inaugurates New Court of Appeal Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Members
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has inaugurated 12 new members into the Court of Appeal Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) on Monday in Abuja.
The Director of Finance and Accounts of the Court of Appeal, Mr. Moom Goon, representing the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, Esq., urged staff and management to “not rest on our oars” but to continue improving the image of the Court. He also reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to ranking among the top three institutions nationwide in integrity and accountability.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Director of Systems Study and Review, Mr. Segun Adigun, highlighted the critical role of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in promoting ethical conduct within government institutions.
According to him, ACTU is tasked with conducting ethics and integrity education, reviewing institutional systems for corruption vulnerabilities, advising management on best practices, and handling complaints relating to corrupt practices. He stressed that the Unit does not operate in competition with management but rather serves as a supportive mechanism for enhancing transparency and accountability.
The ceremony also featured the recognition and presentation of awards to outgoing ACTU members by the ICPC Chairman and the Chief Registrar in appreciation of their dedicated service and commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
In her remarks, the outgoing Acting ACTU Chairperson, Mrs. Josephine Ekpereobe, Esq., attributed the Unit’s achievements to the unwavering support received from the management of the Court and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). She noted that under the outgoing team, the Court of Appeal moved from a position of non-compliance to attaining 8th place on the judiciary’s integrity index. She further encouraged the newly inaugurated members to work collaboratively and build on the progress already achieved.
This was followed by the administration of the oath of allegiance to the newly inaugurated ACTU executives by ICPC Legal Officer, Barr. Dorathy Suleiman, formally ushering them into their new responsibilities.
In his remarks, the newly appointed ACTU Chairman, Barr. Evaristus Bapman, Esq., expressed appreciation to the President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, Management and members of Staff present at the event.
He appealed for the same level of support extended to the outgoing executives, while particularly acknowledging the contributions of the ACTU Desk Officer, Mr. Charles Nwosu. He pledged the commitment of the new executive team to uphold the principles of integrity, accountability, and excellence in service delivery.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of the ACTU Operations Manual by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to the newly inaugurated executives.
