THE YOBE State Government through the state’s Audit Service Board has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on fiscal transparency and accountability for Auditors aimed at promoting good governance and service delivery in the state.
In a press statement on Monday, Mr Yusuf Ali, the Senior Special Assistant, Digital and Strategic Communications to the Yobe State Governor, said the workshop organised for auditors from offices of the Auditors General for State and Local Governments was declared opened by the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu M. Alhaji, at Bricks Point Hotel, Damaturu.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the workshop, the Head of Service maintained that the workshop is aimed at equipping auditors with the necessary skills and knowledge in order to meet the challenges of modern auditing.
“This workshop is a clear testimony on Governor Buni’s commitment for transparency and accountability, recognizing the vital roles of Auditors in carrying out their duties,” the Head of Service stated.
He emphasised that auditing is a key aspect of ensuring transparency, and probity, and the need for auditors to enforce accountability in public expenditure, thus fostering trust between the government and citizens.
He commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his unwavering support towards the development of human capital asset in the state through continuous training and development of both local, national and international conferences and workshops.
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He called on the participants to be attentive, diligent and make meaningful contribution towards achieving the goal of the workshop and the knowledge to be translated into their work.
Speaking earlier, the chairman of the Yobe State Audit Service Board, Alhaji Goje Modu Balube, said that the workshop was organised at a critical time when the need for transparency and accountability is paramount, to ensure that public funds are effectively managed and that government programs align with the needs of the people.
He commended Governor Buni for his support to the Audit Service Board especially in the organisation of the workshop, to improve transparency and accountability in line with global best practices.
