WorldStage Newsonline– The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunijmi, has pledged his full commitment to ensuring the speedy passage of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Bill, describing it as a top priority for his office.
He made this known while receiving the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki Arabi, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Treasury House.
The PFM Bill, initiated by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), seeks to provide a legal framework for ongoing public finance reforms and streamline the operations of the federal treasury.
“I am a member of the committee drafting the Public Financial Management Bill and I intend to give it top priority until it is passed,” Mr. Ogunijmi stated.
He also revealed that a stakeholder engagement is in the works to drive support for the Bill and requested BPSR’s active involvement.
Reaffirming his reform agenda, Mr. Ogunijmi emphasized that his administration would prioritize innovations to enhance the efficiency and transparency of Nigeria’s public financial system.
The AGF lauded BPSR’s critical role in transforming public service delivery and assured of closer collaboration between the two agencies to advance treasury reforms across the board.
In his remarks, Dr. Arabi said the visit was aimed at fostering stronger collaboration between the BPSR and the OAGF, particularly in the areas of financial reforms and service delivery.
He disclosed plans by BPSR to conduct a nationwide impact assessment of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), noting that the Accountant General’s office would play a key role in the process.
Dr. Arabi also raised concerns over outstanding entitlements owed to federal employees affected by the 2006 right-sizing policy, proposing the establishment of a committee to review and resolve lingering claims.
The BPSR boss congratulated Mr. Ogunijmi on his appointment and expressed confidence in his leadership to reposition the federal treasury for excellence.
