The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has commended Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State for enthroning fiscal discipline in the management of the State’s resources.
The Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ekpo Nta, who made the commendation during a visit to Imoke in Calabar, said Cross River had put in place a system that ensures prudent management of the State’s funds.
According to Mr. Nta, Imoke has proven that a Governor does not need to have all the resources in the world in order to perform and remarked that Cross River, under Imoke, hasdbeen noted for fiscal discipline.
While commending the State for not joining the bandwagon of states in declaring free education, he said the Commission was impressed with the quality of education in the State.
He presented a ba
nner captioned “Corruption Denied His Education, Act Now Against Corruption” to Governor Imoke pointing out that it was high time that governments across the country understood the importance of education as a way of fighting corruption.
The ICPC Chairman recommended that Cross River should share her education blueprint with other states of the federation.
Responding, Governor Liyel Imoke noted that Mr. EkpoNta had turned around the fortunes of ICPC as its chairman based on his educational background and work ethics, despite its challenges.
