The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) says its Online Assets and Liabilities Declaration System (OALDS) is on track for a phased national rollout within weeks.
CCB Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Bello, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a stakeholders’ engagement with state Heads of Service on OALDS and national anti-corruption strategy.
Bello said significant progress followed feedback from a recently concluded stakeholder validation exercise, which refined the system ahead of its planned deployment nationwide.
“This system is a major step forward in modernising assets declaration and improving transparency in the public service.
“We completed the validation exercise and received positive feedback. Participants offered valuable suggestions, which we have already incorporated into the system.
“The platform is now on track for a phased national rollout in the coming weeks,” Bello said.
He stressed that success depends on Heads of Service across the states and the FCT, describing them as “key leaders” in public sector human resource management.
“You control recruitment, promotions and exits. Through your leadership, timely assets declaration can become standard administrative practice,” he said.
Senate Committee Chairman on Code of Conduct, Ethics and Public Petitions, Sen. Neda Imasuen, commended Bello for bringing renewed energy to the bureau.
Imasuen said transparency and the rule of law underpin any enduring society, urging states to adopt “peer review mechanisms” to strengthen compliance across jurisdictions.
House Committee Chairman on Anti-Corruption, Kayode Akiolu, described the Code of Conduct as a “national social contract” guiding ethical public service.
Akiolu pledged House support, under the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, for stronger legislation and increased funding to enhance the bureau’s effectiveness.
“We are reviewing the governing laws to identify amendments that will improve effectiveness. We also recognise the need to protect whistleblowers,” he said.
He urged Heads of Service to lead by example, noting the “spine of the public service” must be strengthened through institutionalised integrity.
The event featured technical sessions and zonal discussions to identify compliance gaps and develop actionable commitments.
The engagement was supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption programme of International IDEA.
Representatives from EFCC, ICPC, NFIU and the Federal Ministry of Justice also attended the session. (NAN)
