…Inaugurates Integrity Ambassadors at MAPOLY, Saki
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA), has called on students to embrace integrity, speak out against corruption and actively promote the anti-corruption message among their peers, stressing the need for young people to take a firm stand against corrupt practices in society.
Speaking on Wednesday at the inauguration of Integrity Ambassadors at Michael Adeniyi Koleosho Polytechnic, Saki, the Executive Secretary of OYACA, Dr. Folasade Ajibade, explained that the visit was part of the agency’s efforts to inculcate integrity and anti-corruption values in youths across the state.
She said the initiative was designed to encourage young people to embrace integrity as a way of life, emphasising that corruption amounts to stealing in the future.
Ajibade urged the newly inaugurated ambassadors to uphold the values of honesty, accountability and transparency, while serving as advocates of ethical conduct among their fellow students and within their communities.
In his remarks, the Rector of the institution, Dr. Sikiru Ajibola, who was represented by the Dean of Students Affairs, Mr. Olatunde Adeoti, commended the agency for selecting the Polytechnic for the initiative.
He said the institution’s management would continue to support programmes aimed at producing disciplined, honest and responsible students.
He also assured the newly inaugurated ambassadors of the management’s support, urging them to be worthy representatives of the institution and lead by example in their respective departments, hostels and the larger community.
The event was attended by members of the institution’s management, staff, and the students
Also, in attendance were OYACA management staff, including the Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Tajudeen Azeez, and the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Wasiu Alimi, among others.
The institution and OYACA at the end of the inauguration agreed to sustain their partnership in promoting integrity and discouraging corrupt practices among young people.
