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The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says it has uncovered discrepancies in the asset declaration forms of several ministers, permanent secretaries and federal directors after reviewing more than 500 submissions.
The CCB Chairman, Abdullahi Bello, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday signed by the Director of Special Duties, Moses Atolagbe, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Bello explained that the review was carried out by the Bureau’s newly established Financial Investigation and Fraud Analysis Unit (FIFAU).
He said the exercise, the first major initiative of the unit, revealed irregularities that would guide enforcement actions against defaulting public officers and strengthen integrity within the civil service.
“The asset declaration forms of at least nine ministers, 43 permanent secretaries, and 40 federal directors have been verified to ensure accountability across key government roles,” the statement added.
Bello noted that the verification exercise was still ongoing, with the goal of building a sustainable system for tracking compliance among public servants.
He highlighted other achievements recorded during his first year in office, including the launch of an online asset declaration platform that allows public officials to download and complete CCB forms digitally.
The system, he said, had saved the Bureau millions of naira previously spent on printing manual forms.
The chairman added that 199 CCB staff had received training in investigation, verification, forensic analysis, and ethical governance to enhance the Bureau’s capacity.
He also said zonal offices headed by directors had been created to boost intelligence gathering, assist in prosecutions, and oversee state-level enforcement.
To further strengthen its operations, the CCB has partnered with key anti-corruption agencies, including the EFCC, ICPC, DSS, NFIU, and foreign embassies.
Bello said the Bureau is also engaging international institutions such as the Cambridge Economic Crime Forum and the U.S. IVLO 2025.
He added that Nigeria’s admission into the Association of Commonwealth Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa reflects the country’s growing role in regional anti-corruption efforts.
Bello reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency under the Bureau’s slogan, “Declare or Forfeit.”
He urged public officers to declare their assets honestly and avoid corrupt practices.
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