The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged students to play an active role in promoting integrity and combating corruption.
The call was made during a sensitisation programme at the Federal University of Transportation Daura in Katsina State.
Students encouraged to promote honesty
The message was delivered by Abdullahi Alhassan of the ICPC System Study and Review Unit, who represented the Katsina Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Samuel S. Lodam.
Lodam said the fight against corruption requires the participation of all citizens, especially young people.
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He described corruption as a “three-headed monster” responsible for many of the challenges facing Nigeria.
According to him, strengthening integrity among students will help build a society grounded in honesty and accountability.
Support for anti-corruption student groups
The ICPC official also encouraged students to establish a Students Anti-Corruption Vanguard (SAV) within the university.
He said partnerships between the Commission and student bodies would help raise awareness and strengthen the anti-corruption campaign.
University backs initiative
Deputy Registrar of the university, Abubakar Tanimu Yar’adua, described the sensitisation programme as timely.
He urged students to maintain academic honesty, resist peer pressure and support value-driven activities on campus.
The event also featured presentations on staff punctuality and corruption in the university system.
