November 18, (THEWILL) – Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has charged the state’s Anti-Corruption Commission to help the government block leakages.
The governor said there are so many leakages, which the commission can help the state block.
Professor Ayade disclosed this in Calabar while inaugurating the state’s Anti-Corruption Commission.
The seven-man commission has retired Justice Effiom Ita, as Chairman.
“There are so many places that we have leakages that we believe that your presence can help to block.
“We would want to be a perfect example of how a public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission could play its role.
“Therefore, there should be no political intrusions of any kind, no hatchets, nothing intended against anyone.
“It is our intention to give glory to the state and not shame the state”, Professor Ayade said.
He equally charged the commission to be above board in the discharge of their duties and work with their conscience.
“Work with your conscience, you should never, ever be used for any other purpose, other than the purpose for which the commission was constituted.
“So bear in mind that you have been elevated through this commission to serve God before serving the state”, he said.
Justice Ita, the new Chairman of the commission, commended the governor for birthing the commission, assuring that the members will not disappoint.
“Your Excellency, l stand here to promise you and to pledge that we shall do our very best.
“Permit me to say that as we have come onboard as members of this commission, it rests on our shoulders to perform”, Justice Ita said.
Other members of the Commission include Barrister Akiride Emmanuel; Eferi Eni Okoi; Comrade John Odey, (representing the state government); Mrs Franca Inok, CSP Emmanuel Adam,(representing the Nigerian police) and Faluyi Oluwale, (representing the Department of State Security Service (DSS).
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