IG And Shacu Agree On Stronger Collaboration Against Corruption
The Inspector
General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, on January 22nd
paid a courtesy call on the Head of State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), Brig.
Gen. Henry Isoke at his office.
SHACU is one of
the key anti-corruption institutions that the Inspectorate of Government (IG)
collaborates with in the fight against corruption.
The Head SHACU
welcomed Her Lordship and congratulated her on the appointment as IGG. He noted
the good working relationship that the IG has had with SHACU over the years. He
gave a brief on the mandate and operations of the Unit.
The IGG accompanied
by officials from the IG extended appreciation to Brig. Gen. Isoke for
receiving them and for the collaboration with the IG
They held
discussions focusing on the need to address corruption in the country. Some of
the key issues discussed included: establishing mechanisms to avoid duplicating
investigations, conducting joint investigations of cases of national interest,
sending cases to the IG for prosecution, and how to strengthen recovery of
illicitly obtained assets.
They agreed to
establish a taskforce of senior officials from SHACU and the IG to review corruption
cases with an aim of fast-tracking and expediting investigations.