The Chairman CCB, Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello FCCA, FHEA, CFE, stated that women are central to the fabric of society as they shape ethical values in families and communities. He made this known during a round table meeting engagement on women and youth alliance against corruption on Thursday, 14th November, 2024, in Abuja.
He emphasised that women play an essential role in fighting corruption in Nigeria. Studies have shown that societies with higher female participation in leadership experience lower corruption.
Dr Usman Bello explained that women promote ethical standards by teaching moral values of integrity and honesty that influence future generations to reject corruption.
The Chairman said that this round table is a reminder that the fight against corruption requires unity, women and youth working together to form alliances stronger than the forces of corruption.