The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding ethical standards in public service and is eager to contribute to the ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s position in the global corruption index.

Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello FCCA, CFE, made this known during the public presentation of the six-year review of the International Corruption Perception Index (TI-CPI) by the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms
(TUGAR) on February 18, 2025, in Abuja.

Dr Bello emphasized the importance of continued evaluation in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.
Nothing that addressing corruption is a significant challenge however, it is encouraging to observe the positive advancements being made to confront this issue. He expressed optimism that the report will offer valuable recommendations for strengthening the anti-corruption strategies and policies currently implemented in Nigeria.

Mrs Jane Onwunere, Head of TUGAR, said the Corruption Perceptions Index is an annual ranking that assesses perceived corruption in the public sector across 180 countries, relying on diverse data sources like the World Bank.