The Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, FCCA, CFE, on 14th January 2025, received the Commandant of the National Defence College Nigeria (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, on a courtesy visit to the Bureau in Abuja.

The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between both institutions, particularly in the areas of capacity building, training, and institutional development.

Dr Bello described the NDC as Nigeria’s apex institution for defence, governance, and leadership.
He commended the Commandant for his distinguished service and contribution to strengthening the nation’s security architecture.

He reiterated the constitutional mandate of the CCB, emphasising corruption prevention through asset declaration and enforcement of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, while appreciating the vital role of the Armed Forces in maintaining peace and stability.
He also commended the Chief of Defence Staff for personally declaring his assets, describing it as exemplary leadership.

In his remarks, Rear Admiral Ahmed stated that the visit was to strengthen collaboration and seek avenues of enlightening senior military officers on the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, particularly in public finance management, to reinforce accountability and ethical leadership.