In a bid to strengthen oversight mechanisms, President Bola Tinubu has nominated three individuals 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.

The nominees 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 CCB plays a vital role in promoting integrity in public service and ensuring adherence to ethical standards. The bureau operates with a 10-member board.

This latest development follows President Tinubu’s swearing-in of the CCB chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, on October 23, 2024.

The current board members include Barrister Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E.J. Agbomaiyima, Barrister Ben Umeano, and Professor Juwayriyyah Badamasiuy. Other members are Mr. Bulus I. Zephaniah and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.

The nominations are part of the administration’s commitment to ensuring accountability and upholding ethical standards across government institutions.