The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged Corps Members to embrace ethical leadership, uphold institutional accountability and champion the promotion of integrity as critical measures towards combating corruption and strengthening national development.
Delivering a lecture titled “The Role of Youth in Fighting Against Corruption” to the 2026 Batch C Stream I Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State, Mr. Kunle Balogun underscored the strategic importance of youth participation in the pursuit of a corruption free society, noting that young people possess the capacity to influence positive behavioural change and promote a culture of accountability.
Balogun urged the Corps Members to make integrity the cornerstone of their personal and professional conduct, emphasising that the fight against corruption must begin with individual responsibility, principled decision making and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
He further encouraged them to reject corrupt practices, report misconduct through appropriate channels and demonstrate exemplary leadership within their host communities.
In another development, Mr. Oladele Adebayo of the National Blood Service Agency sensitised the Corps Members to the lifesaving significance of voluntary blood donation, highlighting its essential role in ensuring the availability of safe blood for patients requiring transfusion.
He emphasised the need for sustained public awareness and voluntary participation to strengthen the nation’s blood supply system and improve healthcare outcomes.
The engagements reinforced the importance of civic responsibility, ethical consciousness and community service in national development, equipping the Corps Members with valuable insights into their capacity to contribute meaningfully to a more accountable society and improved public health outcomes.
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