Passage of Public Financial Management Bill is our priority — Nigeria’s AGF Ogunjimi

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4 months ago

May 10, 2025

The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Shamseldeen Ogunijimi, has expressed his readiness to ensure the successful passage of the Public Financial Management Bill.

In a statement by the Director of Information, Press and Public Relations, OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, Mr Ogunijimi made this commitment during a meeting with the Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, BPSR, Dr Dasuki Arabi, who led a team from the agency on a courtesy visit to the Accountant General of the Federation.

The PFM Bill was initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, to give legal backing to the public finance management reform initiatives of the federal government and the operations of the treasury of the federation.

He hinted that a stakeholders’ engagement was planned for the proposed bill and solicited the involvement of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in the engagement.

The AGF also explained that he would give priority to positive reforms that would reposition the treasury of the federation for more efficient performance.

He acknowledged the pivotal role that the BPSR plays in public service reforms and expressed the resolve of the OAGF to work closely with the agency to drive treasury reforms and improve public financial management in Nigeria.

“I am aware of the Public Financial Management Bill. I am a member of the committee that is putting the bill together, so it is going to be one of my priorities to see that the bill is passed,” the AGF said.

Speaking earlier, Arabi said the visit was to strengthen the bond between the BPSR and the OAGF and also explore opportunities for synergy to drive reforms and improve service delivery in the country’s public service.

He said the BPSR was to undertake a nationwide impact assessment of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, adding that the OAGF would be actively involved in the initiative.

He further drew the attention of the AGF to the outstanding entitlements of government employees who were disengaged from service during the 2006 rightsizing exercise.
He suggested that a committee be set up to verify the outstanding entitlements and other complaints so that these could be cleared.

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Dangote Refinery has announced the delivery of its first shipment of compressed natural gas trucks to facilitate its nationwide premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil supply from August 15, 2025.

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According to him, the refinery, the N720 billion worth investment scheme, is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape by reducing logistics costs and enhancing supply efficiency for customers.

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Naira returns to appreciation against dollar as Nigeria’s external reserves swell

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The naira bounced back to appreciate against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday as Nigeria’s external reserves continued to rise.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira gained slightly at N1,533.73 against the dollar on Thursday from N1,534.44 traded on Wednesday.

This means that Nigeria’s currency marginally strengthened by N0.70 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.

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