The new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Dr Sekirat Madein has vowed to fully digitize Treasury activities especially the Integrated Payroll and Personnel information system (IPPIS) and Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
Madein who is the first female Accountant-General of the Federation said this in Abuja when she took over from the outgoing substantive AGF, Sylva Okolieaboh.
She also said she will pay particular attention to training, staff welfare and capacity building.
Embarrassed by allegations of corruption rocking the Treasury, has warned that she will not tolerate corruption under her watch as the Accountant General of the Federation.
“The Treasury has suffered some turmoil in the recent past and it will move from strength to strength even after recent allegations of corruption rocked the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.” Madein lamented.
According to her, we should have zero tolerance for corruption, be committed to service, and generate revenue for the federal government.
“Treasury House will comply with existing laws and regulations so that when next they discuss Treasury House, it is for the better” – She said
We will move back to the glorious days of our forefathers but I need your cooperation.
“We must be guided by the general principles of zero-tolerance to corruption in discharging our statutory responsibilities so that we can diligently redeem the image of this great office.”
Sylva Okolieaboh was appointed Acting AGF in June, 2022. He acted for 11 months. He is due to leave the service of the federation on Sunday 28th May, 2023 when he will be 60 years old.
Already the Pension Transition Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI) have been removed from the Treasury.
