Conduct bureau verifies declarations by ministers and permanent secretaries
The Code of Conduct Bureau says it has investigated and verified the asset declarations of more than 20 ministers and 30 permanent secretaries, according to its chairman, Abdullahi Bello. The statement provides no further details about the officials involved, the findings of the reviews or any action arising from them.
The Code of Conduct Bureau has investigated and verified the asset declarations of more than 20 ministers and 30 permanent secretaries, its chairman, Abdullahi Bello, said. The statement was reported by Punch Nigeria, which attributed the information to Bello. The available account does not identify the ministers or permanent secretaries whose declarations were reviewed.
It also does not state when the investigations took place or explain whether the bureau found discrepancies in any of the declarations. No details were provided on whether the verification exercise has led to referrals, sanctions or further investigations. The bureau’s chairman was not quoted on the outcome of individual cases in the supplied material.
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