President Bola Tinubu has nominated three new board members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
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.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, said this was in a move to enhance oversight mechanisms.
According to the statement, the announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.
“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.
“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,” the statement reads.
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