President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N20 billion to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) as part of his administration’s renewed commitment to fighting corruption in public service.
The approval was announced during a visit by the CCB Chairman, Murtala Aliyu Kankia, to the State House in Abuja. According to Kankia, the funds will help the Bureau upgrade its operations, including digitising its asset declaration system and improving investigative processes to ensure greater transparency and accountability among public officials.
President Tinubu emphasised that tackling corruption remains central to his administration’s goals, noting that empowering oversight institutions like the CCB is crucial for restoring public trust in governance.
The CCB, which is responsible for monitoring and verifying the asset declarations of public officers, has long faced challenges due to inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and outdated processes. With the new funding, the Bureau plans to roll out a digital platform for asset declaration, making it easier to track compliance and flag suspicious entries.
Kankia expressed appreciation to the President, saying the intervention would significantly improve the agency’s performance. He also assured that the CCB would step up its efforts to ensure that public officers uphold integrity and transparency while in service.
The move is part of broader efforts by the Tinubu administration to strengthen anti-corruption agencies and institutional checks as Nigeria continues to battle corruption in both public and private sectors.
