The Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has advised Accountants working in the public sector to ensure that government funds are prudently and judiciously managed to ensure the actualisation of government plans and programmes.
Addressing executive members of the Association of the National Accountants of Nigeria, FCT branch at the Treasury House in Abuja, Alhaji Ahmed said the decline in the revenue of the government as a result of the fall in the oil price is capable of affecting the business of governance if not properly managed.
He therefore called for a more innovative, efficient and prudent management of the available resources, saying that ANAN, whose members are controllers of funds in the civil service, must see themselves as critical stakeholders in this administration.
Idris pledged his commitment to upholding the professional ethics of the body in the discharges of his duty as the Accountant General of the Federation.
He further said he will in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive ensure that all forms of leakages of funds are plugged and that funds are judiciously and appropriately utilized.
The leader of the delegation and Chairman of ANAN FCT chapter, Benjamin Ogbeide, commended Idris on his appointment.
Ogbeide said it is a glorious moment for the body as one of her own has been elevated to this position.
He pledged the commitment and support of ANAN in the FCT and the nation in ensuring the AGF discharges his duty excellently.
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