The federal government Thursday stated that public enlightenment is central to the success of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB’s) mandate in promoting accountability, transparency and ethical standards in the public service.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this during a courtesy visit by the chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, and his delegation to the ministry in Abuja.
A statement by the media aide to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, noted that the minister reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration in the fight against corruption.
The minister stated the critical role of public enlightenment in preventing corruption and unethical conduct in the public service, noting that awareness remains a key pillar of effective governance.
“Many public servants in this country do not know so much about the Code of Conduct Bureau beyond asset declaration, this must change through sustained public enlightenment,” he stated.
He underscored the preventive mandate of the bureau, adding that its role goes beyond enforcement to stopping infractions before they occur. “The Code of Conduct Bureau is not about arresting people after offences are committed; its primary duty is to prevent those infractions from happening in the first place,” he said.
The minister further called for sustained institutional collaboration, noting that continuous engagement is essential to achieving lasting impact.
Earlier in his remarks, the chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, highlighted the importance of strategic collaboration with the ministry.