Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has commended the leadership and members of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN Abuja FCT1 branch for considering the education of indigent pupils of FCT a priority in their Corporate Social Responsibility.
According to the Minister, the Abuja Branch of the accounting body has made a meaningful contribution in the campaign to ensure that no child is denied basic education.
This she said is the true meaning of accountable leadership.
Speaking at the 2021 International Accountants’ Day celebration in Abuja yesterday, with the theme ‘Accountable Leadership In The 21st Century’ the Minister who was represented by the Director FCT Audit Department, FCTA, Barr. Adeyinka Nathaniel expressed the commitment of the Federal Capital Territory Administration to foster accountable leadership by running an open-door policy as well as enhancing partnership with ANAN and relevant bodies.
She said, “Permit me, therefore, to once again applaud the efforts of members of this esteemed body in advancing its Corporate Social Responsibility particularly in the area of education of less privileged children in the society.
“I recall your collective efforts of taking children off the streets and empowering them with quality education. I have to commend your outstanding performance in the campaign to ensure that no child roams the streets of Abuja. To me, this is the real meaning of accountable leadership.
“On our part, the Federal Capital Territory Administration is committed to open, accountable and development-oriented service delivery and shall continue to keep its doors open to organisations like ANAN towards purposeful partnership.”
In his comment, Chairman of the occasion and the CEO, Ramu Unique Resources, Alhaji Abdul Rabiu while commending the association for the second edition of the event remarked that honesty, trust, and taking responsibility are critical elements of any accountable leadership.
Chairman of ANAN Abuja FCT1, Mr. Wahab Shina Omoniyi said the theme of 2021 International Accountants’ Day celebration was chosen to address the lack of accountability which has eroded the confidence of citizens in various leadership strata of the Nigerian society.
According to Omoniyi, leadership concern in the country has also denied the country opportunity to experience development as it ought to be.
“As accountants, we felt that we have that responsibility to do something because we work directly with the leaders of various organizations.
“So it is imperative that we enshrine that accountability and ensure we encourage it through our conduct, actions and statements.
“In our little corners, we have been enshrining that. We came publicly today to sensitize the people on what is expected of them whenever opportunity to lead calls. Not necessarily as President or governor.
“For the students who came for this occasion today, we took it as a responsibility to inculcate good values in them so that they will grow with it.
“We can’t be talking about leadership that will affect their future without carrying them along.
“Some of them are in SUG EXCO in their various schools, some class captains, and all of that. So they are already in leadership position.
“It is not only when you get political appointment that we should be talking about leadership. Right from that classroom where some of them are already leading their few colleagues, how we are able to influence them will determine their outcome in the larger society tomorrow” Omoniyi said.
Individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership quality, including the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, Accountant General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, MD/CEO Bank of Industry, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Director Military Pensions Board, CMRDE S.A Lawal, Mrs. Folasade Joseph among others were honoured.
