The Delta State Government has issued a strong warning to civil servants against operating foreign bank accounts and violating public service rules, as part of renewed efforts to enforce compliance with asset declaration laws.
The directive was delivered by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Solomon Aghagba, during a sensitisation lecture held in Asaba.
The session focused on guiding public officers on the proper completion of newly introduced Code of Conduct forms and reinforcing adherence to ethical standards in public service.
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Aghagba emphasised that asset declaration remains a statutory requirement for all public officers and must be carried out periodically in line with regulations supervised by the Code of Conduct Bureau.
He expressed concern over the low level of compliance among some civil servants, urging them to familiarise themselves with the updated documentation and ensure full disclosure of their assets and liabilities.
According to him, ignorance of the law will not be accepted as a defence for non-compliance, warning that violations could attract disciplinary and legal consequences.
Officials also outlined key infractions to avoid, including holding multiple government jobs with salaries, operating unauthorised foreign accounts, and submitting false or incomplete asset declarations.
The state government noted that ongoing sensitisation programmes are aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity within the civil service.
The renewed enforcement drive signals Delta State’s commitment to upholding public service ethics and aligning with national anti-corruption standards.
