President Tinubu Urged to Act Swiftly on Appointment”
In response to the prolonged absence of an Auditor General for the Federation (AuGF), the Nigerian Senate has issued a formal request to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to promptly appoint a qualified candidate to the crucial position. The call for action comes after nearly ten months of vacancy, raising concerns about potential mismanagement, lack of transparency, and accountability within the government.
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The Senate, through a communique signed by Senator Aliyu Wadada, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, emphasized the significance of having a substantive Auditor General for the office. As the apex auditing institution in Nigeria, the role of the AuGF is pivotal in ensuring checks and balances within the country’s financial system.
Highlighting the repercussions of the extended vacancy, Senator Wadada pointed out that the absence of the Auditor General has led to a lack of oversight, which is a critical component of the National Assembly’s Committee on Public Accounts. This absence of checks and balances poses a considerable risk to effective governance and the nation’s efforts in combating corruption.
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The Senate firmly stressed the importance of President Tinubu’s immediate attention to this matter, as it directly affects the country’s interests. They emphasized that a fully functioning Auditor General’s office is integral to promoting transparency, accountability, and the successful fight against corruption in Nigeria.
The Senate’s appeal to President Tinubu aligns with Section 86 of the 1999 constitution, which mandates the appointment of an Auditor General for the Federation.
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The communique reads in part: ”The absence of a substantive AuGF will affect strict adherence to accounting standards, and the annual reports of the auditor-general on the accounts of the Federation of Nigeria Agencies and Ministries, Agencies, Departments (MDAs) cannot be efficiently transmitted.
As the nation awaits President Tinubu’s response, the Senate remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding accountability and transparency in governance.
The appointment of a qualified Auditor General will be a decisive step towards ensuring proper oversight and prudent financial management within Nigeria’s governmental agencies and institutions.
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