ARUSHA: THE government has renewed its call for strict adherence to integrity and professional ethics within the public service, saying it remains central to effective service delivery and the successful implementation of national development priorities.
The call was made on Friday, by the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, Coordination and Persons with Disabilities), Dr Jim Yonazi, while inaugurating a training programme for Integrity Committees designed to enhance institutional capacity in managing ethics and accountability issues.
Dr Yonazi said integrity remains a foundational pillar for achieving institutional mandates and delivering development outcomes in an efficient and accountable manner.
He stressed that every public servant bears a duty to uphold ethical standards and safeguard integrity in order to improve institutional performance and reinforce public trust in government systems.
According to him, the training is intended to equip committee members with the competence to mainstream integrity frameworks into institutional plans and budgets, ensuring systematic implementation across government offices.
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He further noted that Integrity Committees play a critical oversight role in enforcing anti-corruption measures and ensuring compliance with public service laws, regulations, and administrative procedures.
Dr Yonazi also underscored the need to strengthen transparency and accountability mechanisms, including the establishment of robust systems for receiving and addressing citizens’ complaints while guaranteeing confidentiality.
Presenting on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Implementation Plan (NACSAP IV) 2023–2030, Mr Andrew Massawe, Director from the Office of the President, State House, urged civil servants to uphold ethical conduct and reject practices that undermine public trust.
“We must deliver services with integrity and prioritise quality customer service. Public service should never be treated as a favour, but as a responsibility executed to the highest standards,” he said.