Non asset declaration: CCB to prosecute civil, public servants 

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Code of Conduct Tribunal Sitting in Abuja

By Martins Odeh

The Code of Conduct of Bureau (CCB) on Tuesday warned that it was more than ever prepared to prosecute erring civil servants and public office holders at both federal and state levels against non-declaration of asset.

Prof. Isah Mohammed, Chairman of the bureau gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.

He advised civil servants and public office holders against flagrant abuse of its Act by declaring their assets at the required regular interval.

Mohammed said the bureau had not been particularly active in the monitoring and prosecution of offenders, adding that there was a renewed commitment to ensure that the body remained proactive.

“The Code of Conduct Bureau and the Code of Conduct Tribunal are the creation of the 1999 Constitution as amended and we have resolved to ensure full application of the law against offenders.

“We are collaborating with other anti-corruption agencies…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria