Pres. Tinubu nominates three new Code of Conduct Bureau Board members

President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).

According to a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.

The announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.

The Code of Conduct Bureau, established in 1979, plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.

The Bureau operates with a 10-member board, which currently includes Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as chairman, Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Mr. E J Agbomayinma, Mr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, among others.

The nomination of the three new members is seen as a move to enhance oversight mechanisms and promote transparency and accountability within the public service.

The Code of Conduct Bureau is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct and ensuring that public officials adhere to established codes of conduct.

Upon confirmation by the Senate, the new members will join the board for the task of maintaining integrity and ethical standards in the public service.