MARINE AND BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL GOVERNANCE 

Group photograph of participants during the Peer Review Conference hosted by the NIMASA’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in Lagos.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mrs. Fatima Sugra T. Mahmood, declared open the 6th Peer Review Conference of Chairpersons and Secretaries of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units (ACTUs) of Agencies under the Ministry, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Represented by the Deputy Director, Special Duties, Mrs. Comfort Madichi, she described the Lagos 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), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, represented by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Mr. Chudi Offodile expressed the Agency’s pleasure at hosting the 6th edition of the ACTU Peer Review Conference.

R-L: Deputy Director, Legal Services, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Aisha Idris Yakubu; Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Chudi Offodile; Deputy Director, Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Comfort Madichi and Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Lagos State, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Alexander Chukwurah during the Peer Review Conference hosted by the NIMASA’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in Lagos.

He 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.