In a move to strengthen oversight and ethical standards in public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three new members to the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The announcement was made in a formal letter to the Senate President, highlighting the nominees as Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired Federal High Court judge.
The CCB, established in 1979, is responsible for promoting integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with Nigeria’s ethical guidelines. The Bureau operates with a 10-member board, and these nominations aim to fill existing vacancies.
This development follows the swearing-in of the board’s chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, on October 23, 2024. The current board members include Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E. J. Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, Mr. Bulus I. Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
President Tinubu’s appointments signify his administration’s commitment to enhancing governance and ensuring accountability within the public sector. The Senate is expected to deliberate on and confirm the nominations in the coming days.
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