President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday nominated three new members to fill existing vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB.
According to Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the announcement was made in a formal letter addressed to the Senate President.
The nominees are Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle from Oyo State, Justice Ibrahim Buba, a retired judge of the Federal High Court and Kennedy Ikpeme from Cross River.
Established in 1979, the Code of Conduct Bureau plays a critical role in maintaining 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 includes: Barr. Muritala Aliyu Kankia, Hon. E J Agbomayinma, Barr. Ben Umeano, and Prof. Juwayriyya Badamasiuy.
Other members are Mr. Bulus I Zephaniah, and Hon. Abdulsalam Taofiq Olawale.