Newly-appointed secretary to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu, has assumed office, taking over from Professor Musa Usman Abubakar.
In a brief handover ceremony witnessed by management staff of ICPC, Mr. Oparaodu expressed his appreciation to Professor Abubakar for facilitating a smooth transition and stated his desire to hit the ground running.
The ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, said in a statement that the new secretary urged all staff to form a bond of cooperation and support in order to surmount challenges that may arise during the course of duty.
According to him, working in ICPC is a “national call that requires honesty, mutual respect and partnership to take the Commission to greater heights”.
In his speech at the occasion, the outgoing secretary to the Commission, Professor Abubakar, congratulated the incoming secretary on his appointment and presented a dossier containing his handover notes.
The erstwhile secretary to ICPC urged the management staff to give the new man their full cooperation to ensure the success of the new administration.