Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, has called on the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU) to put in place a think tank that will generate ideas to enhance effective management of the nation’s treasury.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the association’s two-day annual conference and award ceremony in Abuja, Idris expressed his readiness to accept the recommendations from the think tank.
The AGF, who was represented by the Director of Special Duties in the OAGF, Gabriel Madaki, said his office was ready to partner with the association, particularly in the area of the think tank.
Idris said: “At the end of the conference, this body should be able to put together a think tank, as the treasury is willing to accept recommendations of scientific models for improved management of the national treasury to bring about national development, and we will be ready and willing to partner with the body in that regard.”
At the conference, Idris received an award of Prudent Financial Manager of the Year alongside Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof Suleiman Bogoro.
Idris said: “Permit me also to congratulate my dear brother, Professor Suleiman Bogoro, who has done so well in service delivery and academic development in Nigeria at large.
“I joined all other Nigerians to say ‘well done’ to him because we are truly impressed with what he is doing.
“This award is a landmark development in the life of Alhaji Idris and indeed the treasury family. It is an incentive to do our best.
“We want to assure this association that we are truly encouraged and we will continue to do our best and deliver our best.”
Chairman of ABNU, Dr Victor Imagbe, said Idris and Bogoro were singled out for the award following their positive contribution to Nigeria, especially in the area of transparency and accountability in their line of duties.