NASENI, CCB sign MoU to digitise assets declaration process

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on digital transformation, capacity building and technical advisory services.

According to a statement from NASENI, the agreement, signed on Wednesday at its headquarters in Abuja, is expected to support the modernization of the Bureau’s operations, particularly the digitization of the assets declaration process for public servants.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, said discussions between both institutions had culminated in the formal partnership.

Halilu stressed the importance of establishing a sustainable framework for cooperation that would enhance operational efficiency and service delivery in line with the mandates of both agencies.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau, Dr. Abdullahi  Bello, expressed appreciation to NASENI for embracing the partnership, describing the collaboration as a significant step toward modernizing the Bureau’s operations.

Bello said the Bureau currently faces challenges in administering assets declaration forms to more than five million public servants across the country, noting that digitizing the process would improve accessibility, efficiency and overall management.

According to him, the implementation of the MoU has the potential to transform the Bureau’s operations and strengthen compliance with assets declaration requirements.

Also speaking, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, commended both institutions for pursuing a partnership aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and effective governance.

Yakubu observed that the Bureau’s mandate requires reliable and modern technological systems capable of managing large volumes of information, expressing confidence that NASENI’s technical expertise would provide valuable support.

He added that leveraging technology to improve public sector processes would contribute to greater efficiency and trust in government institutions.