Mercy Adi
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of three new members to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), following a thorough review of their nominations.
The Senate confirmed Alhaji Ibikunle Bayonle Fatai, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, as a member of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) on Wednesday.
Fatai previously served as the Chairman of the Nigerian Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC).
Two others, Ikpeme Kenneth Ndem (Cross River) and Justice Buba Ibrahim Nyaure (retd.), were also confirmed by the Red Chamber during its plenary in Abuja.
Recall, that the nominations were submitted by President Bola Tinubu in November 2024 and were subsequently reviewed by the Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
The confirmation followed the report of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, chaired by Sen. Neda Imasuen Bernards (LP, Edo-South).
Senator Neda presented the committee’s findings during a plenary session, after which the Senate conducted a clause-by-clause review before confirming the nominees.
The Code of Conduct Bureau, established in 1979, plays a crucial role in promoting ethical standards and accountability in public service. With the confirmation of the new members, the bureau is expected to enhance its efforts in ensuring integrity and compliance within government institutions.