The Accountability Lab Nigeria has honoured five outstanding Nigerians for demonstrating exemplary integrity and ethical leadership in public service.
The awardees include an Inspector in the Nigeria Police Force, Kamoshi Tada; a school principal, Mrs Ojoge Omobola Temitope; an auditor, Mr Olugbenga Johnson Kuye and procurement officers, Mr Ezekiel Osemuahu Obazele and Mr Idowu Quadri.
The Director, Accountability Lab Nigeria, Friday Odeh, at the 8th Integrity Icon Summit and awards ceremony, in Abuja, said the importance of integrity as a cornerstone of effective governance cannot be overemphasised.
He expressed joy that they have held the awards for the past seven years to name and fame honest government officials.
“It has been tough, but we have stayed committed to making governance work for people through creative and engaging initiatives,” he said.
The keynote speaker, Dr Otive Igbuzor, while addressing the pressing issue of trust deficits in governance, said trust has been eroded by unethical practices and governance systems falter.
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