Integrity and Courage Essential to Combat Corruption: Shahnawaz Ul Rahman

Special Lecture “Probity for Prosperity” held at MANUU

Hyderabad:

Corruption cannot be addressed by the executive machinery alone; it requires a comprehensive approach involving institutions and individuals, said the Chief Guest, Mr. Shahnawaz Ul Rahman, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad, while delivering a special lecture on “Probity for Prosperity” yesterday at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) as part of the observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026.

Mr. Rahman shared his ideas on the individual attitudes and behaviour underlying corruption and emphasized the importance of preventive vigilance. “Probity requires a strong sense of integrity and urged participants to speak up against wrongdoing. Being true to oneself and having the courage to act on one’s convictions, he stressed, which are essential to combating corruption”,  he added.

Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan,  Vice-Chancellor administered the Integrity Pledge to MANUU officers, teaching, Non-teaching staff, scholars and students and presided over the presidential address. He emphasized that commitments to honesty and integrity must be reflected in everyday conduct. In a University, he noted, academic honesty is particularly important in studies, research, examinations and the discharge of duties.

Highlighting MANUU’s commitment to transparency, the Vice-Chancellor referred to the mechanisms adopted by the University to make information openly available. He urged participants to acknowledge their mistakes and ensure that they are not repeated.

Prof. Hasan underscored the role of awareness in preventing wrongdoing. Cautioning against silently enduring injustice, he observed that such silence can also help those who perpetrate it.

Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, graced the programme as the Guest of Honour and delivered the welcome address. Describing vigilance as a shared responsibility, he encouraged employees to contribute to an ethical, responsive and student-centered administrative culture.

Prof. Mohammed Abdul Azeem, Proctor, MANUU also participated in the programme.

Dr. Geeta, Chief Vigilance Officer, presented the activity report of Vigilance Awareness Week- 2026. The observance included essay-writing and Just a Minute (JAM) competition.

Mr. Muthyala Rao introduced the Chief Guest, Dr. Afroz Zaheer conducted the proceedings, and Mr. Habeeb Ahmed proposed the vote of thanks. The program was attended by the teaching and non-teaching staff members, scholars and students.