Ganjar Pranowo's Dream: There Is An Anti-Corruption Lesson In School!

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo received a team from the Central Java Anti-Corruption Extension Commission (KOMPAK) which submitted a report on the readiness of the All-Indonesia Anti-Corruption Counselor Jamboree and National Level Integrity Development Expert (PAKSI-API) in Central Java on 20-22 May 2022.

On the KOMPAK team, the Governor conveyed one of his dreams and hopes in the world of education.

"My dream is that there are anti-corruption lessons at school. It doesn't have to be a special subject. It can be through other activities or extracurricular activities," Ganjar asked in a written statement, Thursday, May 19.

Ganjar admitted that he had taken the initiative to set a real example in instilling an anti-corruption spirit from an early age. In commemoration of Anti-Corruption Day, he set a stage for students to express their opinions about corruption. He also challenges students to become anti-corruption agents in their respective schools.

As agents, they are required to have the courage to report any acts of corruption in their schools. Ganjar said the movement, which involved the student council forum for high schools throughout Central Java, received a very good response from students. They actively campaign for anti-corruption starting from their immediate environment.

The supervisor of the Central Java Anti-Corruption Extension Commission (KOMPAK), Kunto Nugroho, after being received by the Governor of Central Java, admitted that he received a message regarding the jamboree that would be held. "He encourages and hopes that this event is not just ceremonial, but that there really is an educational process that can be felt by all components," explained Kunto after meeting Ganjar.

He explained that the National Level PAKSI-API Jamboree was not only an event from KOMPAK, but all stakeholders involved. They are the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Central Java Provincial Government, and Semarang City Government.

The activity will be attended by around 140 participants, consisting of 70 representatives of communities or forums from outside Central Java and 70 representatives from Central Java. The hundreds of participants will take part in the entire three-day agenda.

"The participants are from all over Indonesia. There are anti-corruption instructors, Provincial Inspectors throughout Indonesia, Regency/City Inspectors throughout Central Java, and certified integrity development experts from the KPK. ," he explained.

The national jamboree will also involve school principals and students as one of the target activities.

"Students and school principals are the target of the activity. For students there will be an integrity fairy tale competition, digital poster competition, as well as various roles in education including school principals. For junior high school students there are, there are high school students, school principals are also working on. The forums are different," said Kunto.