PRESS RELEASE

The Code of Conduct Bureau in line with  its mandate of establishing a high standard of morality in the conduct of Government Business organized a two-day public enlightenment workshop for local government officers on the 4^th and 5^th August, 2008 in Kano State.  The theme of the workshop is “Driving the 7-Point Agenda through Government Anti-Corruption efforts. 

The Secretary, Code of Conduct Bureau Mr. Sam Saba, in his welcome address stated that the 7- Point Agenda of Mr. President constitutes the most important framework for policy implementation in government’s move to accelerate economic growth and reforms to make a concrete and visible difference in the lives of the people. 

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shakarau represented by his deputy, Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo in his keynote address stated that the government of Kano State promotes  transparency and accountability, commitment and genuine dedication to work, as part of its anti-corruption drive.

According to him, public misconduct and corruption is a major obstacle in the implementation of this agenda, and as such it behoves us to do everything possible to demolish this obstacle so that we can realize  the vision  of being among the 20 largest economies of the world by the year 2020.

Sixty seven (67) participants were present at the workshop.

 

                                                                  

 Iyabo Akinwale

                                                                   Information officer, CCB

7^th August ,2008