Tripoli: The Administrative Control Authority commemorated International Anti-Corruption Day, established by the United Nations on December 9, 2005, at a ceremony held in Tripoli on Tuesday. The event featured key figures such as the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, the President of the High Council of State, Mohammed Takala, and the Head of the Administrative Control Authority, Abdullah Qaderbouh, alongside members of the House of Representatives, the High Council of State, several ministers, and heads of international missions and organizations accredited to Libya.
According to Libyan News Agency, Prime Minister Dabaiba highlighted the government’s commitment to the role of oversight bodies in combating and preventing corruption. In his speech, he urged a comprehensive review of administrative systems to identify and amend procedures that facilitate corruption and proposed new criteria for appointing administrative leaders.
The President of the High Council of State, Mohammed Takala, reiterated the significance of International Anti-Corruption Day as a global reminder of the threats posed by corruption to national security and development. He stressed that combating corruption is essential for maintaining state integrity and citizen trust, affirming the Council’s full support for anti-corruption initiatives and transparency principles, while commending the Administrative Control Authority’s efforts.
Abdullah Qaderbouh, the head of the Administrative Control Authority, discussed the international agreement on combating corruption due to its detrimental impacts on economic and social structures, including human rights violations and hindrances to development and investment, particularly in developing nations. Qaderbouh noted Libya’s early ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and reaffirmed the Authority’s dedication to promoting transparency and accountability.