TSPCACC
Those accountable for the work of the Commission, and those who have held the office of Chairman before them.
The Commission has been led by the following Chairmen. The record is published so that anyone examining a decision can see who held the office at the time.
2025 to present
PhD
The Second Executive Chairman
Succeeded Honorable Justice Gideon Isa Kurada Rtd
2022 to 2023
The First Executive Chairman
The first Chairman of the Commission
Departments
Handles administrative grievances against public bodies and officers.
Responsible for preventing and investigating corruption, monitoring government assets, and facilitating the recovery of public funds and properties lost through fraud, abuse, or mismanagement.
Advises the Commission and conducts proceedings arising from its work.
Responsible for investigating complaints, financial misconduct, asset-related irregularities, and other suspected cases of fraud or abuse involving public resources.
Responsible for staff administration, capacity building, training, personnel development, and general coordination of the organization’s activities.
PhD
The Second Executive Chairman
2025 to present
Major General Habila Pannyashon Zing Vintenaba (Retired) PhD is a product of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and member of the 36 Regular Course. He holds advanced degrees in International Affairs and Diplomacy, Strategic Management and Policy Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in International Law and Diplomacy, including a PhD in International Relations from the University of Nigeria in 2022. He is also a Fellow of the National Defence College, Nigeria.
During his career in Nigerian Army, he participated in several internal security operations, Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), United Nation’s Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and United Nation’s Mission in Nepal (UNMIN). He is a renowned, vast and versatile investigator.
He held several command, instructional and staff appointments during his distinguished career in the Nigerian Army before retiring voluntarily in December 2021. He commanded the Special Investigation Bureau of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police and Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Military Police, Zaria. He also held senior positions at Defence Headquarters and Army Headquarters, including Director Veteran Affairs, Director Armed Forces Simulation Centre, Director Psychological Warfare, Director Policy, Plans and Research, Director Personnel Services and Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation (CASE) at the Department of Army Standards and Evaluation (DASE), Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The General also served on the defunct Presidential Committee on the North-East Initiatives (PCNI) between 2016 and 2019. On retirement, in 2023, he was appointed by His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas to serve as the Chairman of the Taraba State Committee on the Assessment and Recovery of Taraba State Government Assets in Nigeria.
The Distinguished General is a fellow of several professional bodies including Fellow of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Fellow Institute of Disaster Management and Safety Science (Nigeria) and Fellow Chattered Institute of Disaster and Safety Managers, (USA). He is married with four (4) children and many grandchildren.
Commissioner
2025 to present
Mercy Usman is a Theatre Arts graduate with professional experience in marketing, strategy, administration and corporate support.
She holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Abuja and a Diploma in Information Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Yola. She previously served as Personal Assistant to the Chairman and later as General Manager (Marketing and Strategy) at Dee-es-kay Group International Ltd.
She has also served as a Board Member of Taraba Hotels, bringing experience in corporate administration, strategic support and interpersonal relations.
Commissioner
2025 to present
Robert Andrew Nariniba is a retired senior Nigeria Police officer who served for 35 years, retiring in 2022 at the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).
During his career, he held various administrative and operational positions, including serving as Personal Assistant to senior police commanders and Commissioners of Police across several states, as well as at Force Headquarters, Staff College Jos and various police zones.
He received specialized training in counter-terrorism, combat operations and police management, including training in Nigeria and overseas. His career reflects extensive experience in police administration, security operations and counter-terrorism.
He speaks English, Hausa, Yandang and Fulfulde and has travelled to countries including Egypt, Turkey and Israel.
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Commissioner
2025 to present
DIG Aminchi Samaila Baraya is a retired senior police officer with 35 years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force. He holds a B.A. (Hons) in History, an M.Sc. in Criminology, and is a Fellow of the National Defence College.
He served in various investigative, command and leadership positions, including Commissioner of Police, Borno State; Commandant, Police Academy Wudil; AIG, Zone 11; and Deputy Inspector-General of Police at Force Headquarters, Abuja. He also served with the United Nations in Macedonia.
Beyond public service, DIG Baraya is committed to humanitarian service through “Help for the Helpless,” supporting widows, orphans and vulnerable members of society through food, clothing and educational assistance.
Commissioner
2025 to present
Fatima Binta Hassan is an experienced banking and public-sector professional with extensive expertise in financial management, banking operations, international trade finance, credit management and public administration.
She has over 19 years of banking experience, serving in various management positions at Devcom Merchant Bank and gaining extensive experience in treasury operations, foreign exchange, credit and relationship management.
She has also held significant public appointments, including Special Adviser on Banking & Finance and Special Adviser on Budget and Finance to the Taraba State Government, as well as Commissioner of the Taraba State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission.
She holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, with additional professional training in foreign exchange and international trade finance.
Commissioner
2025 to present
Samson Nwunuji Ada is a retired civil servant and experienced education administrator with a strong background in educational management, public administration and policy implementation.
He holds a B.A. (Hons) in Arts/Literature from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Education. He served in several senior positions within the Taraba State education sector, including Principal of GSS Wukari and GSS Gembu, Deputy Director of Planning and Budget, Director of Quality Assurance, and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Jalingo.
He also served as Chairman of the Governing Board of Taraba State CSDP and as Commissioner, Taraba State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Commissioner
2025 to present
Hosea Simon Magaji is a public-sector professional from Taraba State with experience in government administration, legislative support and executive assistance.
He holds a Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Microbiology from the Federal University of Technology, Yola. He has worked with the Gashaka Local Government Health Department, served as Personal Secretary and Personal Assistant in government, and provided legislative support at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Since 2021, he has served as Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Taraba State, contributing to government administration and public service. His interests include evangelism and farming.
