Abia Government Urges Mayors to Combat Corruption

The Abia State Government has called on the mayors of its 17 local government areas and senior officials to strengthen financial and administrative controls to prevent the diversion and mismanagement of public funds. This directive was issued by Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, during the opening of a two-day anti-corruption sensitization program in Umuahia, organized in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Nwachukwu emphasized the need for discipline, transparency, and measurable results in government operations, stating that the success of government programs is determined by outcomes rather than the amount of money allocated. He urged local government officials to maintain financial discipline and integrity through proper record-keeping and transparent procurement processes.

ICPC representative Chinwe Egbeocha reiterated the state's commitment to combating corruption, while Oge Maduka, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, noted that corruption can begin with minor infractions.