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  • AGF promises integrity, transparency in partnership with ICAN

    AGF promises integrity, transparency in partnership with ICAN

    The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, has pledged to support the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) through integrity, transparency, and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.

    Dr. Madein made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the 60th President of ICAN, Dr. Davidson C.S. Alaribe, and his team to her office in Abuja.

    She assured of her office’s continuous promotion of professional accounting principles in collaboration with ICAN, stressing that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation’s (OAGF) has played a pivotal role in upholding the accounting profession, with approximately 70 per cent of its workforce comprising accountants.

    “We will continue to partner with ICAN to promote robust and transparent accounting practices; the mandates of ICAN and OAGF are aligned in status, and I am committed to maintaining integrity, ethics, and core values within the accounting profession while welcoming constructive criticism and recognition to enhance accounting practices,” Dr. Madein said.

    The AGF also assured ICAN of her office’s support in advancing the profession, emphasizing the shared vision of transparency and ethical financial management.

    In his remarks, Dr. Davidson Alaribe lauded the AGF for her “motherly role” and unwavering support, particularly during the last ICAN Conference.

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    He commended her for initiatives such as the reactivation of the Federal Treasury Academy in Orozo, Abuja, describing it as a pivotal step in strengthening the accounting profession in Nigeria.

    Dr. Alaribe further revealed ICAN’s ongoing efforts to assist accountants in advancing their education. “ICAN offers scholarships worth N500,000 to accountants pursuing higher qualifications up to the Ph.D. level. This is part of our commitment to fostering professional development,” he noted.

    The visit underscored the strong partnership between ICAN and the OAGF in promoting excellence, transparency, and integrity in the accounting profession, with both parties expressing a shared determination to uphold the profession’s ethical standards.

  • Northern group seeks extension of Accountant General’s tenure

    Northern group seeks extension of Accountant General’s tenure

    The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

    In a statement by its President, Barrister Aminu Kabir, the group said Dr. Madein, who is due to retire from the civil service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her role, making her retirement potentially detrimental to the nation.

    As the first female Accountant General of the Federation, Kabir said Madein has shown strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.

    The group appealed to President Tinubu to recognise the importance of women’s competence in national development.

    According to Kabir, women like Dr. Madein have consistently demonstrated their capacity to excel in leadership positions, and it is imperative to harness their skills and expertise to drive the nation’s growth and progress.

    Kabir noted that the AGF’s accomplishments in overseeing the country’s treasury have been outstanding and her leadership has established a solid basis for fiscal restraint that is unmatched.

    The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network believes that extending Dr. Madein’s tenure would be in the best interest of the nation, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the stability of the nation’s finances. 

    The statement said: “We are compelled to call on President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation. This call is premised on the need to ensure continuity, stability, and professionalism in the management of the nation’s finances.

    “Dr. Madein, who is due to retire from the civil service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her role as Accountant General. Her retirement would create a vacuum that would be difficult to fill, given her wealth of experience and knowledge of the nation’s financial systems.

    “Throughout her tenure, Dr. Madein has demonstrated strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management, and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.

    “Her accomplishments in overseeing the country’s treasury were outstanding, and her leadership established a solid basis for fiscal restraint that is unmatched. We believe that extending Dr. Madein’s tenure would be in the best interest of the nation, as it would ensure a seamless transition and maintain the stability of the nation’s finances.

    “Her continued service would also provide an opportunity for her to complete ongoing projects and initiatives, which would have a positive impact on the nation’s economy. Furthermore, we appeal to President Tinubu to recognixe the importance of women’s competence in national development.

    “Women like Dr. Madein have consistently demonstrated their capacity to excel in leadership positions, and it is imperative that we harness their skills and expertise to drive our nation’s growth and progress.

    “We urge President Tinubu to recognize Dr. Madein’s invaluable contributions and ensure that her expertise remains at the disposal of the nation. This is a critical step towards ensuring stability, continuity, and progress in our nation’s finances.”