By Rabiu Sanusi
The Kano state Auditor General Isma’ila Musa highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process.
The state Auditor General said the Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts.
Alhaji Isma’ila expressed immense gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible.
“It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance.”
He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.
He also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others.
”Our sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation.
”I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand.
”This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task.”
Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.
The forum also underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government which that upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.
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