- It stated that the bureau also has jurisdiction over private companies in which the government has an interest
The Federal Government has disclosed that the responsibility of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, extends to the public sector and government institutions.
It stated that the bureau also has jurisdiction over private companies in which the government has an interest.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, made the disclosure on Tuesday at the launch of a virtual tool on the code of conduct for public officers.
The event was organised by the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms, TUGAR, in collaboration with the CCB in Abuja.
He said all public officers, as well as employees of government-controlled companies, must adhere to the code of conduct guidelines, noting that they are the foundation of public service.
He said: “The code of conduct for public officers is not just a set of rules, but the moral and ethical bedrock of public service that defines the standards by which we are to conduct ourselves. We must adhere to them not only as public officers but also as guardians of public trust and integrity.
“It emphasises service over self and commitment to duty over privilege. For decades, these codes have served as the backbone of good governance. However, its expected far-reaching impacts have been hindered by a lack of awareness and inaccessibility for all.”
According to him, the new virtual tool “will not only enhance awareness but also promote preventive compliance, facilitate training, and serve as a resource for citizens, civil society, and oversight institutions.
“Its availability aligns with broader government reforms under the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. I commend TUGAR for this important initiative.”
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