President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the selection of Mr. Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation. This announcement was made through a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday.
The appointment is in accordance with the powers vested in President Tinubu as per Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended). Mr. Chira’s selection came after a meticulous screening exercise conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission.
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The screening identified him as the most qualified candidate, scoring the highest in the examination among all eligible candidates for this prestigious office.
Shaakaa Chira Appointed as the New Auditor-General of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has expressed high expectations for the new Auditor-General. He expects Mr. Chira to justify the confidence placed in him and to fulfill the lofty expectations that Nigerians have regarding the execution of the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.
The appointment of Shaakaa Chira has been seen as a significant milestone, and it’s notable that he hails from Taraba state. He managed to edge out other notable contenders, including Valentine Chikwe from Imo state and Mrs. Dabel Jihatu from Plateau state, to secure this esteemed position.
The appointment of Mr. Chira as the Auditor-General of the Federation is expected to bring a fresh perspective to this vital role and contribute to the ongoing efforts to uphold transparency and accountability in the country’s financial and audit processes.
