In a move to bolster oversight within Nigeria’s public service, President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The nominations were formally communicated in a letter to the Senate President, underscoring the administration’s commitment to enhancing accountability and ethical standards among public officials.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the nominees are: Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle (Oyo State), Kennedy Ikpeme (Cross River) and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
The Code of Conduct Bureau, established in 1979, plays a crucial role in maintaining integrity within public service by enforcing compliance with Nigeria’s ethical standards.
The Bureau is governed by a 10-member board responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and ensuring that public officials adhere to established codes of conduct.
Onanuga said the nomination follows the recent appointment of Abdullahi Bello as the new chairman of the CCB. He was sworn in by President Tinubu on October 23, 2024.
Under his leadership, the Bureau is expected to intensify its efforts to promote transparency and accountability within government institutions.
The current composition of the CCB board includes:
Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello (Chairman), Muritala Aliyu Kankia, E.J. Agbomayinma, Ben Umeano, Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, Bulus Zephaniah and Abdulsalam Olawale.
With the addition of Ibikunle, Ikpeme, and Buba, the board aims to further enhance its effectiveness in upholding ethical practices within Nigeria’s governance framework.
Credit: The Sun