Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, on Monday handed over model new Renault vans to the newly inaugurated state anti-corruption complaints fee.
In accordance with an announcement by the Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Christian Ita, the handover ceremony was held on the open space of the governor’s workplace in Calabar and was performed on behalf of the governor by his Chief of Workers, Hon. Martin Orim.
He stated that the availability of logistics has enabled the fee to effortlessly perform its activity, which is crucial for the governor, therefore the handing over of the automobiles.
“We all know that logistics is among the elements that permits any group or authorities company to attain environment friendly service, that is why we do it.
“Aside from these automobiles, the governor has additionally directed that the fee’s grants and workplace lodging be made out there instantly,” Orim stated.
Receiving the automobiles on behalf of the fee, the chairman of the fee, Justice Effiom Ita (retd), expressed gratitude to the governor for facilitating their work and promised to satisfy his mandate.
“We are going to begin, there will probably be no excuses,” assured Choose Ita.
Governor Ayade final month inaugurated the fee and tasked its members to assist block leaks in authorities.
The governor instructed members, “There are such a lot of locations the place we now have leaks that we consider your presence may help block them.
“We want to be an ideal instance of how the Complaints and Anti-Corruption Fee can play its function.
“That is why there must be no political intrusions of any sort, no battle axes, nothing towards anybody. We intend to offer glory to the nation, not disgrace it.
“You must by no means, ever, be used for any function aside from the aim for which the fee was constituted. So, understand that via this fee you’re elevated to serve God earlier than you serve the state,” he stated.
Members of the fee additionally embrace Barrister Akinde Emmanuel, Eferi Okoi, Comrade John Odey (Consultant of the State Authorities), Mrs. Franca Inok, CSP Emmanuel Adam (Consultant of the Nigerian Police) and Faluyi Oluwale (Consultant of the Ministry of State Companies DSS).