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JUST-IN: Tinubu Appoints New Auditor-General Of The Federation

He will take over the office that has not had a substantive AuGF since the last occupier, Mr. Aghughu Adolphus, over a year ago.

W.N YEMI by W.N YEMI
October 20, 2023
in BREAKING, National
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  • The president approved Mr. Chira’s appointment after the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) identified him as the most qualified candidate, having scored the highest in the examination
  • President Bola Tinubu expects the new Auditor-General to uphold the confidence reposed in him and meet the high expectations of Nigerians regarding the execution of his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Mr. Shaakaa Chira has been appiny by President Bola Tinubu as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation (AGF).

According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu appointed Choral after he was found to be the best candidate after screening by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

He will be taking over an office that hasn’t had a substantive AuGF since Mr. Aghughu Adolphus left more over a year ago.

The statement read: “By powers vested in him by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (Amended), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Shaakaa Chira as the substantive Auditor-General of the Federation, as recommended by the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

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“The president approved Mr. Chira’s appointment after the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) conducted a screening exercise that identified Mr. Chira as the most qualified candidate who had also scored the highest in the examination amongst all qualified candidates for the office.

“President Bola Tinubu expects the new Auditor-General to justify the confidence reposed in him and to live up to the high expectations that Nigerians have concerning the execution of the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.”

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