The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has urged the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to embrace digital technology in the administration of justice to improve case management, records administration and overall operational efficiency.
According to an official signed statement by the Head, Information and Public Relations Department, Chris Ugwuegbulam, Senator Akume gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, and members of the Tribunal’s management team during a courtesy visit to his office.
The SGF said the Tribunal should leverage digital technology in line with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda, noting that efforts to modernise public institutions through technology, improved service delivery and stronger inter-agency collaboration have continued to gain momentum.
He commended the Tribunal for its commitment to promoting integrity, accountability and ethical standards in the public service, describing its constitutional responsibility of adjudicating breaches of the Code of Conduct for public officers as a critical component of Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework.
Senator Akume stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, places high priority on institutional reforms, public sector efficiency, integrity and adherence to the rule of law. He noted that strong institutions such as the Code of Conduct Tribunal are essential to sustainable national development, economic growth and investor confidence.
The SGF reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions that promote accountability, transparency, responsible leadership and ethical public service in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also called for stronger collaboration among government institutions to advance the objectives of integrity and accountability, assuring the Tribunal of the continued support of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation within the limits of its mandate.
Senator Akume further encouraged the Tribunal to sustain engagement with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to improve compliance with ethical standards and constitutional obligations through public enlightenment, training, awareness campaigns and effective enforcement mechanisms.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, said the visit was to present his one-year scorecard, highlighting reforms undertaken to strengthen the Tribunal’s institutional capacity and improve justice delivery.
He disclosed that the Tribunal had conducted inspection visits to all its zonal offices nationwide to assess operational needs, evaluate performance and implement measures aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. The visits, he added, also provided an opportunity to engage personnel, identify operational challenges and ensure the Tribunal remained responsive across the country.
Dr. Kogo also said the Tribunal had strengthened collaboration with sister anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations to harmonise efforts in the fight against corruption and enhance the effective administration of justice.
He announced that the Tribunal had cleared all inherited and pending cases, leaving it with no case backlog, and reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining ongoing reforms, deepening institutional partnerships and delivering impartial, timely and efficient justice in line with its constitutional mandate.
