Delta govt warns civil servants against foreign bank accounts
…as authorities step up monitoring of officials’ assets, liabilities By Simon Utebor, Asaba Delta State government has warned civil servants against operating foreign bank accounts and engaging in other violations
...as authorities step up monitoring of officials' assets, liabilities
By Simon Utebor, Asaba
Delta State government has warned civil servants against operating foreign bank accounts and engaging in other violations of public service rules, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce compliance with asset declaration laws.
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The warning was issued by the functioning Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Mr. Solomon Aghagba, during a sensitisation lecture held in Asaba over the weekend.
The event focused on guiding public officers on how to properly complete the newly introduced Code of Conduct forms.
Aghagba stressed that asset declaration is a legal obligation for all public officers and must be carried out periodically in line with regulations overseen by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
He expressed concern that many civil servants had not kept up with their asset declarations, urging them to carefully study the updated forms and ensure strict compliance with existing laws.
Also speaking, the Delta State Director of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Kenneth Atubazi, emphasised the need for public servants to understand the provisions of the law.
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He warned that ignorance would not be accepted as an excuse for non-compliance.
Atubazi outlined key infractions to avoid, including holding multiple government jobs with salaries, operating foreign accounts, and failing to accurately declare assets and liabilities.
He added that ongoing sensitisation efforts are expected to improve adherence to the rules among public officers in the state.
