Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC Sets Benchmark for Transparency with ACTU Office Commissioning

In a landmark event heralding a new era of accountability, the Managing Director of the Niger-HYPPADEC (N-HYPPADEC), Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, FCNA, FNIM, has inaugurated the Accountability and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the commission’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. This strategic move underscores the commission’s solid dedication to fostering transparency and integrity in all its operations.

The commissioning ceremony, marked by pomp and significance, showcased Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa’s administrative acumen and commitment to good governance. With an impressive array of qualifications and experience, including being a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM), Alhaji Yelwa exemplifies leadership excellence in the public sector.

Speaking at the ceremony, Alhaji Yelwa emphasized the pivotal role of transparency in achieving the commission’s mandate of harnessing water resources for sustainable development in the Niger-HYPPADEC region. He articulated a vision where accountability serves as the cornerstone of every initiative, ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and equitably for the benefit of the populace.

The establishment of the ACTU office signifies a proactive approach to combatting corruption and malfeasance within the commission. Equipped with a mandate to investigate allegations of fraud, misconduct, and unethical practices, the ACTU will operate independently to uphold the highest standards of probity and ethical conduct.

The commission’s stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and civil society representatives, lauded Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa’s visionary leadership in instituting the ACTU office. They commended his foresight in recognizing the importance of transparency as a catalyst for sustainable development and applauded his untiring commitment to upholding the public trust.

In the wake of the commissioning ceremony, there is a palpable sense of optimism among the populace, buoyed by the prospect of a more accountable and responsive N-HYPPADEC. Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa’s decisive action sends a clear message that under his stewardship, the commission will operate with integrity, efficiency, and utmost regard for the welfare of the communities it serves.