The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has disclosed that its newly created Financial Investigation and Fraud Analysis Unit (FIFAU) has investigated more than 500 asset declaration forms of public officers.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Chairman of the Bureau, Abdullahi Bello, made this known in Abuja while presenting his one-year stewardship. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the Bureau’s Director of Special Duties, Moses Atolagbe.
Bello said the investigations uncovered discrepancies that would support enforcement actions against erring officials, stressing that the exercise was aimed at upholding integrity and accountability in public service.
According to him, the Bureau has so far verified the asset declaration forms of nine ministers, 43 permanent secretaries, and 40 federal directors, adding that the verification is continuous to ensure compliance monitoring across all levels of government.
“The Bureau has put in place a robust system to track declarations and support enforcement where necessary,” Bello said.
Highlighting reforms under his leadership, Bello revealed that the Bureau has introduced an online asset declaration system, which allows public officers to download the CCB Form-1 via the Bureau’s website.
He explained that the digitisation of the process has saved the agency millions of naira previously spent on printing manual forms.
Bello disclosed that 199 CCB staff members have undergone training in investigation, forensic analysis, verification, and ethical governance.
He added that the Bureau had also established zonal offices led by directors to carry out intelligence operations, support prosecutions, and oversee state-level enforcement.
To strengthen its work, the Bureau has partnered with both local and international anti-graft agencies, including the EFCC, ICPC, DSS, NFIU, and several foreign embassies.
Bello noted that the CCB had also gained representation at international platforms such as the Cambridge Economic Crime Forum and US IVLO 2025, as well as the Association of Commonwealth Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Africa.
The Chairman emphasised that his administration’s guiding principle was the Bureau’s new slogan, “Declare or Forfeit.”
He urged public officers to truthfully declare their assets, stressing that transparency and accountability remained the only path to restoring public confidence in governance.
Bello, who assumed office on October 23, 2024, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, reiterated his commitment to institutional integrity, efficiency, and advancing Nigeria’s anti-corruption agenda.
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