By Atoyebi Nike
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says its newly created Financial Investigation and Fraud Analysis Unit (FIFAU) has reviewed over 500 asset declaration forms as part of efforts to strengthen transparency in the public sector.
CCB Chairman, Abdullahi Bello, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the investigation uncovered discrepancies that would support enforcement actions against defaulting officials.
According to Bello, asset declarations of nine ministers, 43 permanent secretaries, and 40 federal directors have been verified so far, adding that the exercise is ongoing.
He said the Bureau has also launched an online asset declaration system, saving millions previously spent on printing manual forms, while 199 personnel have been trained in investigation, forensic analysis, and ethics.
To boost enforcement, the Bureau has established zonal offices and entered partnerships with agencies such as the EFCC, ICPC, DSS, NFIU, and international anti-corruption bodies.
Bello reaffirmed his administration’s guiding principle, “Declare or Forfeit,” urging public officers to uphold integrity and transparency in service.
