Legal Services

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Sambo Saadat Omotayo

STRUCTURE:
The Legal Department has one division headed by an Acting Director/Legal Adviser. It has a staff strength of eight (8) Legal Officers and three (3) support staff.

The Legal Department has the following functions: –

Providing legal advice and opinion to the Bureau;
Liaising with the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation on matters pertaining to the Bureau’s statutory duties.

Prosecution of Public Officers who contravene the Code of Conduct for Public Officers
Representing the Bureau in matters of interest before other Courts.
Prepares legal briefs and case files for prosecution before the Code of Conduct Tribunal and prosecutes cases referred to the Tribunal.
Drafting and vetting of Agreements, Contracts and Memoranda of understanding between the Bureau and other entities.

Ensures effective collaboration in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving breaches of the codes of conduct for public officers.
Coordinates with other law enforcement agencies and government bodies on matters of mutual legal interest.
Monitors changes in relevant laws and advise the Bureau on necessary adjustments to its procedures and policies.
Perform any other functions as directed by the Bureau.