By George Mponda

Karonga, August 13, Mana: Greenbelt Authority (GBA), Monday sensitised members of Nthola-Ilola Irrigation Scheme in Karonga on the existence of an Institutional Integrity Commitee which deals with corruption at the scheme.

Speaking on Monday in Karonga during an Institutional Integrity Committee (IIC) sensitization meeting organized by GBA in collaboration with the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), ' Public Relations Officer for GBA, Sam Majamanda said the National Anti-Corruption Strategy Two, calls for the formulation of the committee in all public institutions.

"After its establishment, an institution is required to inform the people which it serves of the committee’s functions, hence this initiative to sensitize beneficiaries of Nthola-Ilola Irrigation Scheme where construction of an irrigation facility is underway.

“The GBA operates from Lilongwe while here on the ground, community members are our eyes as such they are better placed to identify and report any suspected corruption issues taking place, especially during the construction phase," said Majamanda.

Corruption Prevention Officer for ACB, Gloria Chikhambi said the commitee promotes a culture of integrity.

"All ministries, departments and agencies are supposed to have it and we are encouraging them to ensure that it is active to enhance the fight against corruption in the country," said Chikhambi.

Secretary for Nthola-Ilola Water Users Association, Brenda Mhango said the initiative will help root out all elements of corruption which might exist at the scheme.

"We have been sensitized on the existence of the IIC and we now know who to report to in case of suspected corrupt activities," Mhango said.