Taraba Head of Service assures anti-corruption commission of continued support

The Taraba State Head of Civil Service, Dr Hamidu Ahmed Kara, has assured the leadership and staff of the Taraba State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission of his office’s continued support towards strengthening institutional efficiency and service delivery.

Kara gave the assurance on Saturday during an unannounced visit to the Commission’s headquarters, where he said the visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration, boosting staff morale and improving operational synergy among government institutions.

Addressing the Commission’s leadership, the Head of Service said his office remained committed to providing the necessary support to enable the anti-corruption body to effectively discharge its mandate.

“You have the total support of my office, and that commitment will remain steadfast. Whatever assistance the Office of the Head of Civil Service can render to enable you to fully execute your mandate, we will readily provide,” he said.

Kara urged the Commission to expand its oversight activities beyond financial matters to include administrative and technical issues within the public service.

He said corruption and institutional bottlenecks were not limited to financial misappropriation, stressing that administrative and technical lapses could also undermine effective service delivery.

“Corrupt practices and institutional bottlenecks extend far beyond financial misappropriation; technical and administrative lapses also require rigorous oversight,” he said.

The Head of Service pledged to collaborate with the Commission to ensure that administrative processes were streamlined and effectively implemented across the state civil service.

Responding, the Chairman of the Commission, Major General Habila Panyan Shon Zing Vintennaba (retd), said the Commission had also introduced a digital portal to enable members of the public to lodge complaints online in a faster and more secure manner.

He explained that the initiative was designed to improve accessibility, strengthen public feedback mechanisms and make it easier for citizens to report issues requiring the Commission’s attention.