ICPC Inaugurates ACTU Unit in NSC
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday, September 22, 2025, officially inaugurated and inducted members of the newly constituted Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the National Sports Commission (NSC).
NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, in his keynote address described the inauguration as a significant milestone in the Commission’s journey towards a more transparent sports environment. He emphasized that the establishment of ACTU marked a new chapter in strengthening the integrity framework of the Commission.
Dikko highlighted the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria’s Sport Economy (RHINSE) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that accountability and transparency were central to attracting investment and restoring public trust in sports. He called on all staff and stakeholders to see ACTU as a partner in progress, not an adversary.
“According to him, the ACTU would play a pivotal role in combating unethical practices, safeguarding the welfare of athletes, coaches, and officials, and ensuring fairness in resource allocation”.
The NSC Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, represented by Director Finance and Account Mr. Mustapha Ladan, pledged management’s full cooperation and assured the Committee that their work would be supported by institutional mechanisms, including the whistle-blower policy.
“Say something if you see something, and be rest assured of protection,” he assured.
He congratulated the new ACTU members on their appointment and emphasized that their nomination came after careful consideration of their integrity and record of service. According to him, they were chosen not by accident but because of the trust reposed in their character and ability to deliver.
He also urged staff across departments to provide the Committee with maximum support, reminding everyone that accountability is the responsibility of all.
On his part, the ICPC Chairman Dr. Adamu Alliu, SAN, represented by Director, System Study and Review Department Mr. Olusegun Adigun, commended the NSC for embracing the ACTU framework and urged the new members to be proactive.
The event culminated in the official induction and administering of the oath of allegiance to the ACTU members. The Chairman of the ACTU Committee, Mr. Abdulahi Bui, accepted the responsibility with a sense of duty and humility, appealing for cooperation from management and staff.
