CCB Investigates Assets Declaration of 19 Ministers, 37 Perm Secs, Other High-risk Officials

Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) is intensifying its scrutiny of public officials, initiating investigations into the asset declarations of 19 ministers, 37 permanent secretaries, and other high-risk individuals. This move signals a renewed effort to curb corruption and ensure accountability within the government.

In parallel, the CCB has concluded its investigations into five local government chairmen concerning the alleged misuse of council funds. The outcomes of these investigations are pending, but the action itself highlights the bureau's commitment to addressing financial impropriety at all levels of government.

Further bolstering transparency efforts, Agora Policy has unveiled a portal designed to track funds allocated to the nation's 774 local government areas. Over the past 25 years, these allocations have amounted to a staggering N38.79 trillion. The portal aims to provide public access to this financial data, fostering greater oversight and accountability in the management of public resources.