The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has issued a stern warning to Local Government Council Chairmen across the country, that the era of unchecked access to public funds is over.
The Chairman of the bureau, Dr Abdullahi Bello, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja.
The CCB boss said the bureau has placed local government chairmen among its top high-risk targets in the fight against corruption, stressing that every kobo must be accounted for from the first day in office to the last.
The Chairman explained that the bureau identified local government chairmen as high-risk individuals due to the increased resources now flowing directly to the councils under the autonomy framework.
He said Intelligence reports indicated that some officials were already diverting these funds for personal use.
“My message to local government chairmen and officials is simple.
“CCB is here and we are watching. Once you assume office, you will declare your assets at the beginning of your tenure and at the end.
“You will also account for the difference. If you cannot explain it, we will take it,” he said.
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