The Accountant-General of Kogi State, Dr Habibat Oyiza Tijani, has called for the enactment of a comprehensive financial management law to strengthen the state’s financial system and enhance accountability.
Dr Habibat made the call during the twenty twenty-six budget defence of her ministry before the Kogi State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Economic Planning.
Represented by the Director of Treasury, Mr. Ikusemoro Samuel, the Accountant General said a dedicated legal framework had become necessary to close existing gaps in the state’s financial operations.
According to her, such a law will block leakages, curb corruption, and ensure transparency across all government financial processes.
Dr Habibat commended Governor Usman Ododo for prioritizing the welfare of civil servants through prompt payment of salaries, settlement of promotion arrears, and the reintroduction of leave bonuses-initiatives she described as unprecedented in recent years.
She added that improving workers’ welfare was vital for productivity and public service efficiency.
Earlier, Chairman of the House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Economic Planning, Lawal Akus, commended the Office of the Accountant-General for its role in stabilizing salary payments and maintaining financial order in the state.
Akus assured the Ministry of the Assembly's support in ensuring that reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s financial system are fully realized.
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