The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Secretariat, on Friday, July 11, 2025, held a crucial sensitization program on asset declaration for public servants to promote transparency and accountability in public service.
The impactful event, held at the NYSC FCT Secretariat, featured a keynote presentation by Barrister Mohamed Ahmed, a governance and legal compliance expert from Rainbow Digital Global Consult Limited.
The training session was organized to equip NYSC FCT staff with essential knowledge on the importance of asset declaration, its legal requirements, and proper procedures under the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.
During his lecture, Barrister Ahmed stressed that all public officers are legally mandated to declare their assets, highlighting the timelines, step-by-step processes, and penalties for non-compliance. He also debunked common misconceptions surrounding asset declaration and urged staff to embrace the practice as a key instrument for good governance and public trust.
The session concluded with a lively interactive segment, where NYSC staff asked practical questions and received clarifications on compliance-related issues.
According to NYSC FCT management, the program reflects the Secretariat’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical service delivery.
The sensitization training served as a timely reminder for all public servants to uphold integrity and ensure full compliance with national laws on asset declaration.