The Federal Government has launched a virtual interactive platform aimed at enhancing awareness, training, and enforcement of the Code of Conduct for public officers.
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, unveiled the tool on Tuesday in Abuja, saying it would strengthen integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct across the public service.
The platform, developed by the Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR) in collaboration with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), is designed to tackle corruption, promote ethical behaviour, and ensure uniform application of the Code nationwide.
“This tool could not have come at a better time. Without ethics, no reform will last. By making the Code digital, accessible, and practical, we are giving every public officer a compass to guide ethical decision-making,” Walson-Jack said.
She explained that the platform complements existing regulations such as the Public Service Rules, Civil Service Handbook, and disciplinary guidelines. She urged the CCB to update the content regularly and integrate it into onboarding and career development programmes.
TUGAR Director, Mrs Jane Onwumere, said the project arose from a 2018 review of Nigeria’s ethics framework and aligns with Article 8 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, which promotes ethics as a preventive measure.
“Our aim is to ensure that all public servants complete this training, fully understand the Code, and apply it in their daily duties,” Onwumere said, highlighting the platform’s cost-effectiveness, accessibility, and compliance-tracking features.
CCB Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Bello, described the initiative as a milestone in reinforcing civil service ethics, noting that it offers practical guidance on avoiding conflicts of interest and complying with asset declaration rules.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), called the launch a “bold reaffirmation” of the government’s commitment to good governance, stressing that digitising the Code would boost awareness, preventive compliance, and ethical leadership.
