CCB Investigates Assets Declaration of 19 Ministers, 37 Perm Secs, Other High-risk Officials

The Central Corruption Bureau (CCB) has initiated investigations into the assets declarations of 19 ministers, 37 permanent secretaries, and other high-risk officials to ensure transparency and accountability. This move comes on the heels of concluding probes into five local government chairmen over misuse of council funds, revealing that allocations for the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to council areas have reached a staggering N38.79 trillion over 25 years. The move is significant as it underscores the government's commitment to addressing corruption and ensuring that public funds are used responsibly.