TinCan Customs Partners ICPC on Lecture to promote Transparency and Accountability in Public Service

TinCan Customs Partners ICPC on Lecture to promote Transparency and Accountability in Public Service

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), TinCan Island Area Command led by the present Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka has continued to evolve partnership strategies at promoting good moral conduct within the trading corridor as its operations entails.

In a recent development to this, the Onyeka led the TinCan Island Port Command of the Service in a continued effort to foster ethical practices and integrity within the public sector, has in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) hosted a training lecture on Transparency and Accountability in Public Service.

According to the press statement made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer to the media, the event which was held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Command Headquarters, drew officers from various units, as well as representatives from the ICPC and the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU).

In his remarks, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, Customs Area Controller, while Welcoming participants, acknowledged the vital role of ICPC and ACTU in promoting transparency and stated that the Nigeria Customs Service has established robust mechanisms to detect and discipline corrupt officers.

“Discipline, transparency, and accountability are non-negotiable values in our operations,” he remarked.

However, the session was introduced by Assistant Comptroller Owoniyi, Coordinator of ACTU in Customs Zone A, who gave a brief preamble and reaffirmed the unit’s dedication to building an ethical culture within the Service.

Mrs. Mary Omonoyan, Guest Speaker from ICPC’s Department of Public Enlightenment and Education, delivered a compelling lecture on the necessity of transparency and accountability in public offices. She emphasized that public trust is built on openness, and that ethical behavior is key to efficient governance.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Director in charge of operations in the Lagos office of ICPC, Dr. Florence Bari addressed the far-reaching effects of corruption in the public sector, with particular focus on lateness to duty and unethical practices in public procurement. She urged officers to serve with integrity, stressing that corruption undermines public service delivery and weakens institutional credibility.

The lecture concluded with an interactive session, encouraging officers to share ideas and strategies for strengthening transparency within their departments.

This initiative reflects the shared commitment of TinCan Island Port Command and ICPC to entrenching accountability and ethical standards in public service.