CCB probes assets of over 20 ministers
The Code of Conduct Bureau says it has investigated and verified the assets of more than 20 ministers and 30 permanent secretaries to boost accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/ccb-probes-assets-of-over-20-ministers/
The Chairman of Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau, Abdullahi Bello, announced on Wednesday that the bureau has verified the assets of over 20 ministers and 30 permanent secretaries as part of measures to enhance accountability among public officials. During an anti-corruption and asset tracing workshop, Bello stated that the bureau has transitioned from merely receiving asset declaration forms to conducting investigations and prosecuting offenders.
The investigation process includes interviewing and verifying the relationships of high-profile public officers, such as ministers, permanent secretaries, and health agency personnel. Bello emphasized that asset tracing is a central aspect of the bureau's anti-corruption efforts, with convictions and forfeitures of properties and funds linked to breaches of the code of conduct already achieved.
The Code of Conduct provisions outline penalties for breaches, including removal from office, disqualification, and forfeiture of assets acquired through illegal means. HEDA Executive Secretary Arigbabu Sulaimon highlighted the workshop's focus on inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and the role of civil society in combating corruption.
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