Accountant General
of the Federal Ahmed
Accountant General
of the Federal Ahmed Idris
Accountant General Directs MDAs to Move Payrolls to
IPPIS
The Accountant General of the Federation Mr. Ahmed Idris has
again advised Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of
Government yet to comply with Mr. President’s directive to move
their payroll to the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information
System (IPPIS), or be ready for the consequences of their action,
as the Treasury will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Mr
President’s directive is fully complied with.
Mr. Idris gave this advice while receiving the Ag. Inspector
General of Police Mr. Abubakar Adamu who was at the Treasury House
on a courtesy visit.
Commending the Nigeria Police for showing example by complying
with the directive of the President and Commander-in-chief, the AGF
said “ I want to place on record that the Nigerian police has fully
been integrated into the IPPIS platform and their successful
enrollment has paved way for the enrollment of the Nigeria
Military, which has further demonstrated the robustness of the
platform and our avowed commitment to a transparent, accountable
and efficient management of the Nation’s funds in line with global
best practice”
The AGF, also congratulated the Ag Inspector-General of Police
on his appointment, describing it as well deserved and expressed
optimism that given his sterling qualities and performances so far
in office, the AGF prayed that the Acting IGP would soon be
confirmed to a substantive Inspector- General of police.
Furthermore, the Accountant –General of the Federation
underscored the enormous roles the Nigeria Police play in
maintaining peace and security in the country, saying there is need
for the Police to be supported with adequate funding. He assured
the continued support of the Office of the Accountant-General of
the Federation in ensuring that all approvals due to the Nigeria
police are timely released to enable them effectively deliver on
their mandate to the Nigeria people .
Earlier in his remarks, the Ag Inspector-General of Police, Mr.
Abubakar Mohammed Adamu, extolled the cordial relationship existing
between the Nigerian Police and the OAGF, describing it as “a very
strategic partnership in the business of policing the nation”.
He commended the Accountant –General of the Federation Mr. Ahmed
Idris for his exemplary leadership which has culminated in the
effective implementation of the various financial reforms which has
helped the Nigeria police in meeting most her financial
challenges.
Mr. Adamu called for more collaboration between the Office of
the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Nigeria
Police.
Oise D. Johnson
Head Press and Public Relations (OAGF)