The newly inaugurated Auditor General of Kwara State, Mallam Fatai Olajide, has met with key government officials in a push to strengthen accountability, transparency, and adherence to due process in government operations.

According to a statement from the Kwara State Government House on Friday, the advocacy meetings involved high-ranking officials, including the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Jibril; Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru; Accountant General, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Sani; Permanent Secretary (Service Welfare) in the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs. Mercy Shittu; and the Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service Commission, Alhaja Kafayat Jimoh.

Olajide said the engagements reflected the state’s commitment to financial discipline and due process.

“The Auditor General emphasised the need for strict adherence to existing financial regulations, stressing that transparency and accountability are vital to effective governance,” the statement read.

Olajide said the engagements were part of efforts to promote financial discipline in line with the policy direction of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration.

He noted that fostering accountability promotes good governance and strengthens public trust in government operations.

Assuring officials of professional support from his office, the auditor general pledged to uphold financial discipline and enforce relevant regulations in all fiscal matters and “reaffirmed his role as a driver of internal financial prudence, dedicated to ensuring effective resource management in alignment with legal provisions.”

The officials, for their part, commended the auditor general’s initiative and pledged their support.

They expressed their commitment to upholding transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to due process in their respective offices, recognising their shared responsibility for ensuring sound financial management for the state.



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