By Chinedum Treasure
Anambra State Anti-Corruption Strategy (ANSACS) Steering Committee on Tuesday organized an Awareness Campaign Walk and Town Hall Meeting targeted at creating wider visibility to the anti-corruption and service delivery transparency campaigns in the State.
The rally in collaboration with other Anti-corruption Agencies such as Independent Corruption Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Civil Society and Media Accountability and Anti-Corruption Initiative (CMAAI), was in commemoration of 2025 International Anti- Corruption Day themed: “Uniting With youth against corruption shaping tomorrow’s integrity”.
It was funded by Rule of law and Anti -Corruption (RoLAC) programme headed by Dr. Josephine Onah in Anambra State.
Addressing participants, Dr Onah explained why her organization is supporting the state in its anti-corruption fight.
“Corruption destroys systems and undermines efficiency. That is why the RoLAC programme is throwing its weight behind every effort against it.
“Corruption has become a norm in private and public spaces and that is not acceptable. Our nation cannot grow and develop if we allow corruption to continue to thrive.
“We must destroy it to keep the future safe for the generations coming. It deserves our collective fight whether you’re in government, civil service and private sector.
“We need the civil society, the media and other strata of the society to gang up against corruption.
Lead consultant, Prof Ada Chidi-Igbokwe described fight against corruption as a collective responsibility, expressing confidence that the war could be won.
She said, “We’re here to sensitize the people that corruption is a serious threat to all and that we can stop it because it has not defied solution.
“We should stop pointing accusing fingers on our leaders and look inward. Follow integrity and do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.”
Another consultant, Prof Onyeukwu Onyeukwu regretted the damages corruption had caused the country.
“Globally, corruption has become a big threat. So much resources are wasted through corruption.
“There’s so much violence across the world; and corruption is a major driver of conflicts.
“Corruption is the reason many of our youths getting frustrated on daily basis as opportunities are not available.
“Because you can’t access the few available opportunities, you must know who that knows who.
“That’s why we’ve resolved to fight it globally. Today’s camping in the state is our own contributions to the fight,” he added.
While receiving the anti-corruption crusaders to the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Managing Director, Christopher Molokwu commended the organizers for the campaign, pledging his organization support to the fight.
“A society that allows corruption to thrive sacrifices its progress, development and future. We all must rise against the scourge, the MD said.
