Categories: News

President Buhari Re-Appoints Ahmed Idirs As Accounting General Of Nigeria

President Buhari has extended the tenure of Ahmed Idris as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday reappointed Mr. Ahmed Idris, as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).

The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Director, Communications, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Wunmi Ogunmosunle, on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita.

According to the statement, Idris was reappointed in accordance with Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution. The statement read:

“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Mr Ahmed Idris for the second and final term of four years as Accountant General of the Federation in accordance with Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”

Idris was first appointed in June 2015. Before then he was Director of Finance and Account at the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.

He had also served as Director of Finance and Accounts at the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters, Abuja.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Nigerian Senate Denies Fighting Over Sitting Arrangement During Plenary Session

The Senate has refuted claims of a disagreement over seating arrangements in the new legislative…

12 hours ago

FG Declares Wednesday As Public Holiday To Celebrate Workers’ Day

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday as a public holiday in honor of the Workers’…

13 hours ago

Rowdy Session As Nigerian Senators Fight Over Seats In Refurbished Chamber

The Senate's return to plenary on Tuesday was marred by a rowdy session characterized by…

13 hours ago

“Find One Place And Sit Down” – Wizkid Slams Cubana Chief Priest Over Davido

Celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest has demanded an apology on behalf of his close friend,…

14 hours ago

“Men Should Help Their Gender More Than Females” – Apostle Suleman [Video]

Popular clergyman, Apostle Johnson Suleman has sparked controversy with his advice urging men to prioritize…

18 hours ago

Kaduna State Collaborates with Google to Launch Pioneering Hausa Language AI Learning Series to Expand Tech Education and Empower Women

A new initiative aimed at empowering women in Northern Nigeria through AI education was launched…

18 hours ago