Governor Radda Takes Charge: Directs Katsina Government Officials To Declare Asset

According to him, there is the need for public officers to first declare their assets to the CCB, if only they are interested in public service.

In his remarks, Barr. Aliyu Kankia highlighted their Bureau’s role in not only overseeing asset declarations, but also ensuring compliance with the code of conduct for public officers.

“This includes addressing issues like conflict of interest, bribery, corruption, prohibition of employment in foreign countries, membership in specific organizations, operating foreign bank accounts, and restriction of business activities to farming,” he said.

Kankia warned that officers concealing assets without proper declaration would forfeit them to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

He further outlined penalties for making anticipatory or false declarations, including a ten-year ban from holding political offices or vacating current positions.

Acknowledging the initiation of verification exercises involving senior political office holders, permanent secretaries, and heads of government agencies, the CCB Acting Chairman solicited Governor Radda’s support in encouraging widespread asset declaration.

He also sought support from other stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of their Bureau’s mandate