The Kano State Government has ordered all newly appointed political office holders to declare their assets with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) without delay.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, gave the directive on Saturday during a capacity-building programme for top government officials in Kaduna.
This is in a statement signed by Sani Surajo Abubakar, Deputy Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano government house and made available to newsmen on Saturday evening.
“All the political appointees recently appointed by Kano State Government are directed to immediately declare their assets with the Code of Conduct Bureau,” Ibrahim said.
He explained that the step is to ensure transparency and accountability in public service, prevent conflicts of interest, and strengthen good governance.
According to him, declaring assets shows the appointees’ commitment to integrity and service to the people.
He added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is determined to uphold high standards of governance and accountability in the state.
