Adeleke urges transparency in public governance

Federal and state Auditors-General have been encouraged to promote more accountable and transparent governance for the benefit of Nigerians.

This call was made by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday in Ede during the opening session of the 53rd biannual conference organized by the Office of the Auditor-General of Osun State, in collaboration with the Body of Federal and State Auditors-General, Nigeria.

The event was attended by Auditors-General from various states across the country.

Represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi, Governor Adeleke urged the attendees to utilize the conference as a platform to exchange knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas to enhance the audit processes’ effectiveness nationwide.

The governor affirmed his administration’s strong commitment to empowering the state’s Auditor-General’s Office to perform its statutory duties independently and efficiently.

“Your presence here highlights the significance of transparency, accountability, and open governance in our nation. As the governor of Osun State, I am firmly committed to these principles.

“Our administration views transparency and accountability as fundamental pillars of good governance. We recognize that fostering an open environment is vital for building trust between the government and its citizens.

“In Osun State, we are dedicated to providing the necessary resources and support to ensure the Auditor-General’s Office operates autonomously and maintains the highest level of professionalism.

“We are committed to upholding the integrity of our financial systems and institutions, starting with a strong and independent audit function,” he stated.

In his speech, the Auditor-General for the Federation, Shaakaa Chira, represented by Dr. Busayo Fawale, Director of Audit at the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, expressed readiness to collaborate with Auditors-General from other government levels to enhance service delivery efficiency.