Bring glory to our state not shame, Ayade charges Anti-Corruption Commission
From ANIEKAN ANIEKAN, Calabar
Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has charged members of the newly-created-and inaugurated-Anti-Corruption Commission to bring glory to the state and not shame.
The governor gave the advice on Friday while inaugurating the seven-member-commission which has Justice Effiom Ita (Rtd) as Chairman.
He equally charged members of the commission to help the state block leakages and make the agency an example.
“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.
“There are so many places that we have leakages that we believe that your presence can help to block.
“We would want you to be a perfect example of how a public complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission should play its role”, the governor said.
Speaking further, Prof Ayade said “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”.
Responding, Justice Ita commended the governor for birthing the commission, assuring that the members will not disappoint.
Other members of the commission are 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).
