CCB Investigates Asset Declarations of High-Risk Officials

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) is conducting an investigation into the asset declarations of 19 ministers, 37 permanent secretaries, 20 agency heads, and 32 other high-risk officials in Nigeria. This disclosure was made by CCB Chairman Dr.

Abdullahi Usman Bello in Abuja during the graduation of the second cohort of the Policy Write Fellowship. The initiative is part of efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability in public service, particularly through the online asset declaration system that is set to be deployed.

The CCB aims to secure forfeiture of assets linked to corruption, including properties in London. The investigation also encompasses local government chairmen, emphasizing the importance of financial transparency at the grassroots level.

Agora Policy's Executive Director Waziri Adio highlighted the need for good governance and the challenges in converting ideas into actionable priorities. The CCB's actions reflect a commitment to holding public officials accountable, regardless of their status.