President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacant positions on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau underscoring his administration’s commitment to bolstering ethical governance and oversight in public service.
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this known via his X.com page on Tuesday.
The nominees, as disclosed in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President, are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle (Oyo State), Kennedy Ikpeme (Cross River State), and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau is tasked with promoting accountability and ethical compliance among public officers.
The 10-member board plays a pivotal role in overseeing adherence to Nigeria’s conduct regulations, including asset declaration and conflict-of-interest policies.
The nomination of the three new members aims to enhance the Bureau’s capacity to deliver on its mandate. President Tinubu emphasized the importance of a fully constituted board in ensuring effective oversight mechanisms within the country’s public service framework.
The President had previously sworn in Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the chairman of the CCB board on October 23, 2024. The current board members include, Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E. J. Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy, Mr. Bulus I. Zephaniah, Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
The addition of Ibikunle, Ikpeme, and Justice Buba will complete the board, ensuring it operates at full capacity.
The Senate is expected to review the nominees and conduct screening sessions to confirm their suitability for the roles.
If approved, the nominees will join the Bureau at a time when public demand for accountability and transparency in governance is on the rise.
Onanuga noted that the nominations align with the administration’s drive to institutionalize ethical conduct in governance. “This step demonstrates the President’s resolve to strengthen key institutions that safeguard public trust,” he said.
