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*UN SDG - ANTI CORRUPTION WAR:*

*CODE OF CONDUCT BUREAU CHAIRMAN RECEIVES AMB. NWACHUKWU SDG NATIONAL STUDENTS COUNCIL ON COLLABORATION VISIT.*


In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering integrity and ethical standards among the youth, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Students Council paid a Collaboration visit to the Chairman Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abdullahi Usman Bello, FCCA, CFE, to discuss potential areas of collaboration aimed at combating corruption and advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030.

Speaking during the visit, the National Coordinator of the SDGs National Students Council, Amb. Timothy Nwachukwu, explained that the council's core mandate is to promote the SDGs among students and the general public. He noted that corruption undermines the achievement of the SDGs, as it leads to a misallocation of resources, perpetuates inequality, and erodes trust in institutions and hence requires a synergy of all Institutions.


Amb. Nwachukwu expressed appreciation for the CCB's commitment to promoting moral values and ethical standards in Nigeria. He stressed that the CCB and the SDGs Students Council share a common goal of building a better society through ethical leadership and good governance. He emphasized that the CCB's objectives align closely with SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice, and effective institutions.


He further harped on the need to establish integrity clubs on campuses to promote discussions and activities centered around ethical behavior and anti-corruption. The proposed collaboration will focus on educating the youth about the devastating impact of corruption on national development and the SDGs, Promotion of integrity, transparency, and accountability among students and the general public.


*Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello, stated that the CCB is responsible for enforcing the Code of Conduct for public officers, investigating corruption, and administering the Asset Declaration regime, ensuring that public officials adhere to high standards of conduct and transparency. He commended the SDGs Students Council for their efforts in promoting the global goals among young people. He reiterated the Bureau's commitment to upholding integrity and ethical behaviour among public servants.*


The CCB Chairman expressed willingness to collaborate with the SDGs Students Council to organize seminars, workshops, and other events that promote the SDGs and ethical values among students. He encouraged the council to spread their message to schools and universities across Nigeria. The meeting had Board members and top Directors of CCB in attendance.


*sdgnsc@gmail.com*

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