The Association of Local Government Internal Auditors in Lagos State, (ALGIALS), has hosted a get-together to culminate the activities of its 6th annual lecture.
The gathering, which was held at Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, served as both a celebration of the association’s achievements and a retirement ceremony for 12 internal auditors who had served across various local government councils.
According to the Chairman of the association, Mogaji Oluwole, the association has been in existence since 2007 and continues to serve as a professional community for all internal auditors across Lagos State.
“Association of Local Government Internal Auditors in Lagos State was founded in 2007 and has since served as a community for all auditors in the state,” he said.
“Today, we honour those who have dedicated their career to integrity, accountability and progress. This celebration is a testament to hard work, commitment and camaraderie that define our profession,” he added.
Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Rekiyah Hassan, who hosted the association, praised the auditors for their transparency and commitment to institutional development.
“The role of internal auditors is very crucial to the growth of any agency, parastatals, government administration or industry. I think you are doing an excellent job at executing your roles, I want to commend you and I want to urge you to continue being transparent, dignified and committed at your work,” she said.
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President of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Lagos State, Ogunfowora Sunday, applauded the association for honouring its retirees for their contribution during service.
“I want to congratulate all the retirees on the conclusion of your service. I also commend the association on this laudable initiative of celebrating you all. On behalf of NULGE, each retiree will receive N20,000 as a token of appreciation for your years in service,” he said.
He said the union is advocating for civil servants in Lagos State to receive their retirement benefits within six months of retirement.
He said: “We are actively pushing for your comfort. We have made a request to the governor so that every civil servant who retires in Lagos State start getting their benefits within six months of retirement. Myself and other union leaders are pushing for this, and we believe that Mr Governor will deliver on his promise”
Also speaking, the Head of Local Government Administration, Dr Ade Adekoya, commended ALGIALS for recognising its retired members, urging the auditors still in service to continue upholding the ethics of the profession.
“To the auditors still in service, continue to do your work diligently, in line with the expectations of your role in terms of accountability, honesty, probity and transparency so that you will have a successful run during your service,” he said.
The retirees who received awards of excellence, among other gifts, expressed their appreciation to the organisation, encouraging them to uphold the community as a support system for internal auditors in the state.