Obiano directs office holders to declare assets

Anambra Governor Willie Obiano has directed all public office holders in the state to declare their assets to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, gave the directive during a workshop organised by the state government on Thursday.

He further directed all public office holders to pay undivided attention to the workshop because of its importance.

Chairman of the Bureau, Professor Isa Muhammed, who gave the charge at the opening ceremony of a one-day workshop on ‘Strict Compliance with Assets Declaration and Code of Conduct for Public Officials’ facilitated by Go-Getters Consulting Limited,

Mohammed, who was represented by Professor Samuel Ogundare, observed the challenges confronting the country today “are results of indiscipline in public life”.

He commended the Anambra Government for organising the workshop, which he said will afford the participants the opportunity to fully understand the workings of the Code of Conduct Bureau and the needs for assets declaration..

Credit: The Nation