The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, FCCA, CFE, has reiterated that asset declaration remains a mandatory constitutional obligation for all public officials. During a joint compliance workshop held in Port Harcourt in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Bello warned that failure to comply may lead to prosecution and asset forfeiture.

The Managing Director of NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, emphasized that this partnership is pivotal for strengthening corporate governance and upholding the ethical standards necessitated by the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The workshop, titled “Good Governance and Ethical Conduct for Public Servants and Asset Declaration,” saw CCB officers delivering simultaneous training across all NDDC directorates on April 8, 2026. This initiative marks a significant step toward improved service delivery and sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.