Marine and Blue Economy Ministry reaffirms commitment to transparency

The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.

The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, stated this at the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) of agencies under the ministry in Lagos, last week.

Represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mrs. Comfort Madichi, Mahmood described the conference as a strategic platform for institutional self-assessment, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to strengthen the fight against corruption across the sector.

In his welcome address, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) expressed the Agency’s pleasure at hosting the 6th edition of the ACTU Peer Review Conference.

Represented by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mr. Chudi Offodile, Mobereola highlighted the theme, “Advancing Ethical Reforms: Institutionalizing Integrity and Sustained Ethical Governance,” noting that it underscores the critical role of ACTUs in driving organizational reforms and preventive anti-corruption strategies. According to him, ethical governance must be deliberate and institutionalized through strengthened internal systems, reinforced accountability mechanisms, and the effective deployment of technology to eliminate leakages and enhance service delivery.

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, represented by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Lagos State, Mr. Alexander Chukwurah commended agencies under the Ministry for embracing the peer review framework.