President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the appointments aim to strengthen the bureau’s oversight mechanisms and improve its operational efficiency.
The nominations were formally communicated to the Senate President in a letter from the presidency, signaling the administration’s commitment to bolstering transparency and accountability in public service.
It Said, “The nominees are 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 plays a critical role in maintaining integrity within public service and ensuring compliance with the country’s ethical standards.
The Bureau operates with a 10-member board.
Recall that 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.
