President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President is part of the move by the Federal Government of Nigeria to enhance oversight mechanisms,.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga released on Tuesday evening listed the nominees to include Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau, which operates with a 10-member board, plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.
On October 23, 2024, President Tinubu swore in the chairman of the board, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello. The current board includes: Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E J Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy. Other members are Mr. Bulus I Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.