The Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) today witnessed handover from outgoing Interim Chair, Thomas Eluh and the inception of ICACs newly appointed Commissioner, Andrew Forbes and his assistants; Deputy Commissioner - Operations and Technical Services Daniel Baulch and Deputy Commisioner -Prevention and Corporate Administration Graham Gill, who will lead the organization here on out. The swearing in ceremony commenced at the government house at 10am this morning. Outgoing chair Eluh stated that the swearing in of the Commissioners today is a milestone achievement for PNG in it's fight against corruption. “Their coming has been very much anticipated.” “I’m sure everyone in the anti-corruption space in the country would be equally excited and pleased.” He stated that ICAC was established in cooperation with other to prevent, reducing and combatting corruption and conduct by public officers in ensuring Government services reach the people. He added that the fight against corruption has been a long time coming. Commissioner Andrew Forbes in his first speech as Commissioner stated that they are truly honoured to be appointed as inaugural commissioners of the ICAC. He further thanked the government and the people of PNG for introducing the ICAC in legislation. “We congratulate both side of parliament, voting in unanimously the legislation,” said Commissioner Forbes.” Commissioner Forbes thanked Eluh for his contribution and leadership in leading the interim office to where it is now and pledged to continue to build on to establish and operationalize the organization.