The Performing Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, on Tuesday, known as on the Impartial Corrupt Practices and Different Associated Offences Fee to collaborate with the state anti-corruption company to fight corruption and malpractices within the nation.
He made this name whereas internet hosting the fee, led by its Chairman, Musa Aliyu, on the Governor’s Workplace, Agodi, in Ibadan, the state capital.
The officers have been on a condolence go to to Ibadan following the demise of the late Emmanuel Ayoola, the previous Chairman of the ICPC, who handed away the earlier Tuesday on the age of 90.
The Chairman mentioned, “The ICPC and OYACA are establishments established to fight corruption and malpractices in society. I imagine that progress is being made, particularly with these in authorities institutions.
“So, as a authorities, we’re able to collaborate together with your fee and help in any manner deemed applicable to battle towards corruption and malpractices.”
He famous that the late Ayoola made a major contribution to human rights within the nation and that his tireless efforts had contributed to the present popularity of the ICPC.
“We prolong our condolences to the individuals of Oyo State Authorities over this unhappy loss and pray that God grants the late Chairman everlasting relaxation.
“ICPC won’t overlook his good deeds however will proceed to make sure that the ICPC he left behind upholds his legacy,” Lawal added.
Earlier, ICPC Chairman Aliyu, who additionally described the late Ayoola as probably the greatest authorized practitioners the nation has ever had, pledged that the fee would proceed to construct on his legacy and make sure that its picture is all the time protected.
A letter of condolence was later introduced to the state authorities in the course of the go to.
Ayoola, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court docket, was Chairman of the ICPC from 2005 to 2010.