The Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Akinola Ojo, has urged public officers to prioritize the asset declaration process as a way to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. This appeal was made during a one-day training organized for staff of the Ministry of Finance in Ibadan, where significant emphasis was placed on understanding the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Assets and Liabilities Declaration Form.

During the training, Ojo highlighted that the establishment of the Code of Conduct Bureau is crucial for fostering transparency in the financial dealings of public officers. He explained that understanding and accurately completing the declaration forms help avoid any potential future complications regarding asset ownership and financial integrity. The commissioner’s remarks underline a nationwide push for greater accountability among public servants, reflecting a growing concern over corruption and misuse of public funds in Nigeria.

The training session, communicated through a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, serves as a reminder of the importance placed on proper conduct and ethical behavior within the state's public service apparatus. As public officers complete their asset declarations, Ojo emphasized that they should treat this responsibility with utmost seriousness, which is essential for promoting trust and integrity in governance.