Stakeholders unveil new innovations in tackling graft in Adamawa
• To take change messages to public places, schools, govt orgs
Stakeholders drawn from the media, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and relevant government agencies have rolled out fresh, community-driven strategies aimed at curbing corruption in public institutions, schools, and grassroots communities across Adamawa State’s 21 local government areas.
The new strategy emerged during a two-day stakeholders’ workshop convened to strengthen ongoing anti-corruption reforms under the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme.
RoLAC is a European Union-funded initiative implemented in Nigeria by International IDEA, and Adamawa is one of the states where the programme has recorded measurable progress.
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A major highlight of the workshop was the unanimous agreement to expand public enlightenment campaigns through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) tools.
Stakeholders resolved to take anti-corruption messages beyond government offices and CSO networks, extending them to schools, MDA’s and even local communities where ordinary citizens can easily engage with the messages.
To drive this effort, participants developed a series of compelling advocacy materials including radio and television jingles, short slogans, and billboard messages in both English and Hausa languages.
The content was designed to resonate with diverse audiences, inspire behavioural change, and challenge the public to reject what was described as the “hydra-headed monster of corruption.”
Leading the session, Prof. Ada Chidi Igbokwe emphasized that meaningful progress in the fight against graft requires a collective sense of responsibility from citizens at all levels.
She noted that the new strategy aims at taking anti-corruption consciousness to the “doorstep of every Adamawa resident,” beginning from families and schools, where young people can be groomed to uphold integrity as a core value.
According to her, Adamawa State already has strong policy foundations upon which these efforts could thrive.
They include; the Adamawa State Anti-Corruption Strategy (ADSACS), the State Service Delivery Transparency Initiative (SSDTI), and a series of institutional reforms driven by the RoLAC programme.
She expressed confidence that the newly developed campaign materials would further invigorate public participation in the anti-corruption agenda.
At the end of extensive group discussions and review sessions, the stakeholders adopted several new campaign slogans and jingles aimed at reinforcing public engagement. Among the approved messages are:
• Corruption Steals Our Future. Say NO
• Better Services Begin with Integrity. Choose Transparency — Report Corruption.
The stakeholders expressed confidence in the efficacy and ability of the new drive to sustain momentum in the fight against corruption in Adamawa State.
