The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN) has bestowed Honorary Fellowship on the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Ahmed Idris.
The investiture took place in Abuja recently at CIFCFEN’s Anti-Corruption Awards and 4thProficiency Class graduation ceremony. Also, Professor Ngozi Blessing Ijeoma of the department of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka bagged the Fellowship.
Speaking at the occasion, the President/Chairman of Council of CIFCFEN, Dr. Iliyasu Gashinbaki said the Honorary Fellowship is coffered on individuals who have distinguished themselves in their career and transparently discharged their duties either as public servants or players in the private sector. He extolled the virtues of the Accountant General for his exemplary leadership and bringing a breath of fresh air to the office and Professor Ijeoma for her worthy contributions to scholarship.
Receiving the award on behalf of the AGF, Afolabi Ajayi, Director of ICT, commended the Institute for the good work they are doing in such a short time. “Notable among them is the conclusion of plans to finish the Nigerian College of Forensics and Fraud Examiners which will be the first of its kind in Africa to cater to the yearnings and aspirations of professionals who desire specialist knowledge in fraud examination and diverse areas of forensics.”
He added that the office of the AGF is central in the implementation of the Federal Government’s public financial management reforms initiative aimed at positioning the Nigerian economy among the best by 2025. “These reforms have forensic implications as they are prone to fraud. Thus the desirability of an Institute such as CIFCEN.”
According to him, among the reforms already implemented are: the TSA, IPPIS, the contractors’ payment platform as well, audit modernaization, IPSAS implementation and an open treasury portal where update of budget implementation can be seen at a glance. “Certainly we also have the Federal Treasury Academy where your team can buy in and use as facilities. Therefore, I want to urge you to continue the research into the pros and cons of this noble profession.”
The occasion also featured the award of certificates 30 graduands of the 4thProficiency Course of the Institute. The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN) is established by Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) to provide core professionals in the specialized fields of Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination in Nigeria. This will in turn strengthen the crusade against corruption in the country.
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