Gombe Gov mandates public officials to declare asset
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Gombe state governor, Inuwa Yahaya has directed all public officers in the state to declare their assets in line with the provision of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
Yahaya handed this order on Thursday, while declaring open a one-day workshop for public officials in the state, themed ‘Strict Compliance with Assets Declaration and Code of Conduct for Public Officials’.
Yahaya said his administration was committed to transparency and accountability in the conduct of government business in the state.
He added that the need for transparency led to the establishment of bureau of public service reform in the state, bureau of public procurement, implementation of Treasury Single Account and the state’s steering committee on implementation of reforms.
He said, “ Over the past one year, our administration has implemented policies aimed at reforming the public sector for better performance and improved service delivery.
“considering our administration’s commitment to reforming and strengthening the public service sector in Gombe. I want to urge all officials to actively participate in the discussion and avail themselves with the regulation governing assets ownership and declaration for public servants.”
Yahaya added that the need to instil the culture of honesty, transparency and accountability in the management of public institutions in Gombe state, led the state government to partnering with the CCB.
On his part, Prof. Isah Mohammed, the chairman of CCB, said his bureau has the mandate to give training in line with the political will of the leadership of President Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) to fight corruption.
Mohammed was represented by Engr. Saad Abdullahi, Federal Commissioner, CCB, Northeast zone, said information plays a major role in helping officials understand their functions in government and the need to abide by the codes of conduct.
According to Mohammed, “ The need for the application of punitive measures would be eliminated which will reduce the resources expended on prosecution of cases when functionaries of government are well aware and abide by the codes of conduct.”
Also speaking, Asiwaju Olukanmi Ayokanmi, consultant to Code of Conduct Bureau and facilitator of the workshop, commended the state government, adding that human capital development is key to entrenching good governance.
