Northern group seeks extension of Accountant-General’s tenure

The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

The group noted that Madein, who is due to retire from the civil service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her role, making her retirement potentially detrimental to the nation.

In a statement signed by its President, Barrister Aminu Kabir, Tuesday, the group observed that
As the first female Accountant General of the Federation, Madein has shown strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.

Furthermore, the group appealed to President Tinubu to recognise the importance of women’s competence in national development.

According to Kabir, women like Madein have consistently demonstrated their capacity to excel in leadership positions, and it is imperative to harness their skills and expertise to drive the nation’s growth and progress.

Kabir noted that the AGF’s accomplishments in overseeing the country’s treasury have been outstanding and her leadership has established a solid basis for fiscal restraint that is unmatched.

The group noted that extending Madein’s tenure would be in the best interest of the nation, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining the stability of the nation’s finances.

The statement said: “We are compelled to call on President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation. This call is premised on the need to ensure continuity, stability, and professionalism in the management of the nation’s finances.

“Dr. Madein, who is due to retire from the civil service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in her role as Accountant General. Her retirement would create a vacuum that would be difficult to fill, given her wealth of experience and knowledge of the nation’s financial systems.

“Throughout her tenure, Dr. Madein has demonstrated strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management, and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.

“Her accomplishments in overseeing the country’s treasury were outstanding, and her leadership established a solid basis for fiscal restraint that is unmatched. We believe that extending Dr. Madein’s tenure would be in the best interest of the nation, as it would ensure a seamless transition and maintain the stability of the nation’s finances.

“Her continued service would also provide an opportunity for her to complete ongoing projects and initiatives, which would have a positive impact on the nation’s economy. Furthermore, we appeal to President Tinubu to recognixe the importance of women’s competence in national development.

“Women like Dr. Madein have consistently demonstrated their capacity to excel in leadership positions, and it is imperative that we harness their skills and expertise to drive our nation’s growth and progress.

“We urge President Tinubu to recognize Dr. Madein’s invaluable contributions and ensure that her expertise remains at the disposal of the nation. This is a critical step towards ensuring stability, continuity, and progress in our nation’s finances.”