By Laraba MUREY
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Nigeria National Association of the Deaf, NNAD, as part of efforts to promote inclusivity in the fight against corruption.
ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, represented by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, disclosed this while delivering a goodwill message at the NNAD National Convention held on Wednesday in Abuja.
Aliyu commended the association’s core values, noting that they aligned with ICPC’s mandate to ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of status, ability, or creed, enjoys equal access to government services.
“Part of our mandate at ICPC is to ensure that all Nigerians have access to government services. Each year, we monitor public projects to ensure they are delivered on time and according to specifications, so that no citizen is denied their rights,” he said.
He stressed the need for NNAD to adopt sign language in spreading the anti-corruption message across deaf communities, warning that corruption remained one of the biggest threats to citizens’ rights.
The ICPC boss also drew attention to the National Ethics and Integrity Policy (NEIP), approved by the Federal Executive Council in 2020, describing it as a vital tool for promoting non-discrimination and inclusive participation.
Earlier, NNAD President, Hon. Haruna Muhammad Tsafe, reiterated the group’s commitment to breaking communication barriers and pushing for the recognition of Nigerian Sign Language as a tool for inclusion.
Chairman of the occasion, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, applauded the resilience of the deaf community and pledged support for stronger institutional frameworks to guarantee equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
