IFEDE BAGS ANTI-CORRUPTION AMBASSADOR AWARD
The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Evangelist Olalekan Ifede has been honoured with an Anti-Corruption Ambassador Award by the Fight Against Corruption Organisation (FACO) in recognition of his integrity, diligence and outstanding performance in public service.
The award was presented today at the Board’s Conference Room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
According to FACO, Ifede merited the award for his commitment to honesty, transparency and accountability in his previous offices and his outstanding performance as the head of Ogun SUBEB.
Responding, Ifede commended the organisation for its efforts to eradicate corruption in Nigeria, noting that he had consistently upheld financial regulations and public service rules in the administration of the Board. He pledged to sustain his commitment to fighting corruption, urging Nigerians to be content with what they legitimately possess and to support collective efforts against corrupt practices.
He attributed the Board’s achievements to teamwork and assured FACO of its continued support, while urging the organisation to maintain due diligence in selecting award recipients.
Disclosing the purpose of the visit, the Executive Chairman of FACO, Dr Francis Shopekan said the organisation’s mandate includes eradicating corruption in the country, collaborating with civil society organisations to fight corruption, sensitising religious leaders to preach against corruption and contributing to efforts to remove Nigeria from the list of the most corrupt countries in the world.
He stressed that fighting corruption requires collective responsibility and urged Nigerians to join FACO in its campaign for a better nation, formally announcing Ifede as an Anti-Corruption Ambassador.
Earlier, in her welcome address, the Board Secretary, Mrs Olubunmi Oso, commended FACO for its commitment to fighting corruption and promoting integrity, appreciating the organisation for recognising the SUBEB Chairman’s contributions to public service.
In his vote of thanks, the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr Femi Fatade, appreciated FACO for the visit and for finding the Chairman worthy of the award, urging the organisation to sustain its efforts towards promoting integrity and accountability.
