New auditor general of the federation

The Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF) is the head of the Auditor-General's Office in Nigeria, which is responsible for auditing the financial transactions of the federal government and its agencies. The AGF is appointed by the President of Nigeria and confirmed by the Senate.

Here are some key facts about the Auditor-General of the Federation:

  1. Current Auditor-General of the Federation: Mr. Anthony Ayine was appointed as the Auditor-General of the Federation in 2018.
  2. Responsibilities: The AGF is responsible for conducting audits of the federal government's financial transactions, including those of its ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). The AGF also audits the financial transactions of state governments and local governments, as well as those of government-owned enterprises and parastatals.
  3. Powers: The AGF has the power to conduct audits, investigations, and examinations of the financial transactions of the federal government and its agencies. The AGF also has the power to issue reports and recommendations to the President, the National Assembly, and other relevant authorities.
  4. Independence: The AGF is an independent officer of the federal government, and is not subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority.
  5. Term of office: The AGF serves a term of five years, which can be renewed for a further term of five years.

Some notable Auditor-Generals of the Federation in Nigeria include:

  1. Mr. Victor Attah (1999-2009): Attah was the first Auditor-General of the Federation after the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999. During his tenure, he conducted several high-profile audits, including those of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
  2. Mr. Samuel Ukala (2009-2013): Ukala was appointed as the Auditor-General of the Federation in 2009. During his tenure, he conducted several audits of federal government agencies, including the Nigerian Customs Service and the Nigerian Immigration Service.
  3. Mr. Samuel Nwagwu (2013-2018): Nwagwu was appointed as the Auditor-General of the Federation in 2013. During his tenure, he conducted several audits of federal government agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Overall, the Auditor-General of the Federation plays a critical role in ensuring transparency and accountability in the financial transactions of the federal government and its agencies.