Tinubu nominates three new board members for CCB
By Kunle Sanni
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The nominations were announced in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
The nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River State, and Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau plays a critical role in promoting 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 members include Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E.J. Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy. Others are Mr. Bulus I. Zephaniah and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.
The addition of these new members is expected to further enhance the Bureau’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mandate.
