President Bola Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). This move, aimed at strengthening oversight mechanisms within the bureau, was announced in a formal letter to the Senate President, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River State, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau serves as a key institution for upholding integrity and ethical standards in Nigeria’s public service. The bureau operates with a 10-member board tasked with enforcing compliance among public officials.
This latest development follows the October 23, 2024 swearing-in of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the chairman of the board by President Tinubu. The current board also includes Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E. J Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, Mr. Bulus I Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
The nominations are expected to bolster the bureau’s capacity to execute its mandate effectively, ensuring public servants adhere to Nigeria’s ethical and legal standards.
