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NGO Takes Anti-Corruption Campaign To Schools
ANon-Governmental Organisation, Global Society for Anti-Corruption (GSAC) yesterday launched its campaign against all forms of corruption in primary and secondary schools in Enugu State.
The Tide’s source reports that the campaign launched at Tender Links Nursery/Primary Schools, Trans Ekulu, Enugu is a conscious effort to enlighten pupils and students on the dangers of corruption.
The South East/South South Director of the organisation, Mrs Amaka Nweke, said that it had become necessary to put in place measures aimed at salvaging the future of the country.
Nweke said that the campaign which would be carried out in all primary and secondary schools across the country had the backing of Federal Ministry of Education.
The director said that in spite of the damaging effects of corruption, there was hope for the country if conscious plans were put in place to direct young Nigerians on the path of integrity.
“This is a grassroots campaign aimed at salvaging the future of young Nigerians in order to save them from falling into the same pitfalls which have held us down.
“We are going to lead the pupils and students through positive character formation processes that will make them become people of integrity in future,” she said.
Nweke however, said that the NGO was lacking the necessary logistic support it needed to effectively execute the project.
“Our aim is to replicate the programme in all primary and secondary schools across the country but we do not have people supporting us.
“In spite of the obvious challenges we are encountering, we shall continue with the campaign across the country starting with the South East and South South regions,” she said.
She said that the sensitisation campaign would be followed by the setting up of a GSAC Anti-corruption Clubs in the various schools.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his resolve to remain steadfast in delivering development projects across the state, declaring that political distractions will not derail his administration’s commitment to the people.
The governor gave the assurance last Wednesday, while inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of major roads within the old Port Harcourt Township, including the Creek Road Market project.
Apparently reacting to the prevailing political atmosphere, Fubara insisted that his priority remains governance and service delivery, not political pressures.
“I have promised our people that no matter the situation, we will not lose focus on governance,” he said.
“They entrusted us with leadership, and the least we owe them is confidence, stability and the assurance that governance will continue strongly.” he added.
Accompanied by Engineer Michel Issa of Setraco Nigeria Limited, Fubara toured several completed and ongoing roadworks, inspecting rehabilitated streets around Moore House before concluding the exercise at the Creek Road Market.
Speaking on the market redevelopment, the governor described the project as central to the revival of the old Port Harcourt township, noting that the modernisation of the facility would restore its lost glory and improve commercial activities in the area.
He explained that the new market was designed to accommodate traders currently operating on the roads, a situation he said contributes to traffic congestion and the rapid deterioration of road infrastructure along Creek Road.
“What are we trying to do? You can see the difficulty in driving through Creek Road because we don’t have proper settlement for marketers,” Fubara said, adding, “If we fix this market, those trading on the streets will move inside.”
According to him, relocating traders into the market will make it easier to properly rehabilitate the roads and preserve their structural integrity, while also enhancing the aesthetics of the township
On the road network, the governor disclosed that the rehabilitation works span from Borokiri through all major streets in the old township, stressing that the approach is holistic and aimed at delivering lasting infrastructure upgrade.
