{
  "id": 8237920,
  "title": "Automotive design council to strengthen ethics, discipline among workers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/automotive-design-council-to-strengthen-ethics-discipline-among-8237920",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/automotive-design-council-to-strengthen-ethics-discipline-among-workers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has vowed to promote ethical behavior among its staff in order to enhance discipline, integrity, and accountability within the public service sector. This commitment was announced by the council's Director-General, Otunba Oluwemimo Joseph Osanipin, during a one-day workshop focused on the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Public Service, held in Abuja on Thursday.\n\nOrganized by the council's Reform Coordination/SERVICOM Unit in partnership with the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, the workshop aimed to strengthen the ethical conduct of NADDC personnel. Osanipin, speaking at the event, emphasized that public office is a position of trust that must not be utilized for personal gain. He stressed that the quality and credibility of public institutions rely heavily on the discipline and integrity of their employees, highlighting that the council's mandate requires both technical expertise and responsible conduct.\n\nIn a statement released by the NADDC, the Director-General reiterated that the public service plays a pivotal role in implementing government policies and delivering services to citizens. Public servants are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior, guided by principles such as integrity, transparency, impartiality, accountability, and service to the public. The Code of Ethics and Conduct serves as a vital framework for navigating the responsibilities and decisions inherent in a public service role, serving as a reminder that public office entails a trust and responsibility that should not be exploited for personal benefit.\n\nOsanipin outlined key principles that should guide staff behavior, including integrity and accountability, professionalism, impartiality and fairness, and avoidance of conflicts of interest. He urged staff to apply the insights gained from the workshop to their daily responsibilities, emphasizing that ethical conduct is the collective responsibility of all employees, not solely that of management. Osanipin urged personnel to remain honest, transparent, and accountable in their duties, as well as to treat colleagues, stakeholders, and the public fairly and without favoritism or discrimination.\n\nThe DG also stressed that ethical conduct is not solely the responsibility of management but is a shared obligation of every public servant, regardless of rank or position. He affirmed the NADDC's dedication to building a globally competitive automotive industry through a skilled and responsible workforce, and expressed gratitude to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Bureau of Public Service Reforms for their collaboration in reinforcing accountability within the public service.",
  "summary": "The National Automotive Design and Development Council has pledged to promote ethical conduct among its staff to strengthen discipline and accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/automotive-design-council-to-strengthen-ethics-discipline-among-workers/",
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        "title": "Automotive design council to strengthen ethics, discipline among workers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/automotive-design-council-to-strengthen-ethics-discipline-among",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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