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A loophole in the system is an opportunity that thrives for corruption – FICAC

A loophole in the system is an opportunity that thrives for corruption – FICAC

By Antonio Rahiman
09/07/2022
[Photo: Ministry of Forestry]

The important role and responsibility that you carry out at the Ministry of Forestry must never become an opportunity, gap or loophole for corruption to thrive in.

This was the strong message from Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Manager Corruption, Kolora Celua during the signing of a partnership agreement between FICAC and the Ministry of Forestry.

The Ministry has become the latest Government Ministry to join the “I don’t accept bribes” campaign which is a joint nationwide initiative by FICAC and the UN and is funded by the New Zealand Government.

Celua says the campaign is about bringing long-term systemic governance change, which cannot be achieved without the commitment and action of all relevant stakeholders.

She adds the Ministry must take ownership of the public integrity campaign as it is very important that the tone is set strongly from the top, and be reinforced at all levels of the ministry.

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