BEVERLY HILLS, October 29, (THEWILL) – The Auditor-General of the Federation (AuGF), Anthony Ayine has retired from service.
A statement signed by Rotimi Ajayi, on Thursday in Abuja, said “the most senior director in the office, Mr Adolphus Aghughu would take charge until a substantive Auditor-General is appointed.”
Ayine was appointed the AuGF on Jan. 12, 2017 by President Buhari. During his stewardship, he carried out several specialised audits ranging from the Integrated Personnel Payment System; Government Integrated Financial Management and Information; and the Nigerian Immigration Service e-passport system.
Ayine also ensured strong collaboration with local and international stakeholders at the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions and African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions.
He also initiated the Audit Act to help empower the Auditor-General’s office to effectively discharge its responsibility of ensuring government’s accountability to its citizens.
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