“Observe Highest Sense Of Professionalism,” FG Cautions New Accountant-General

Following the ongoing investigation of Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) for alleged financial impropriety and unprofessionalism,  the Federal Government has approved the appointment of Anamekwe Chukwunyere Nwabuoku to oversee the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF).

In a letter dated 20th May, 2022 and signed by Aliyu Ahmed, Permanent Secretary (Finance), Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, “the appointment is pending the outcome of the investigation.”

Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi  Special Adviser, Media & Communications to Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning said in a statement on Sunday: “In this position, Mr. Anamekwe is expected to carry out his duty in strict compliance with extant rules and observe the highest sense of professionalism expected of an officer working at his level.”

In case you missed it, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, May 16, 2022, arrested and detained the former Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris over claims that he laundered the sum of 80 billion naira through fronts.

EFFC statement had said, Idris was picked up by the operatives of the anti-graft agency for failing to honour earlier invitations by the agency on issues related to the alleged fraudulent activity.

Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s spokesman, had said that the former AGF had siphoned off the funds through fake consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates. The statement further claimed that the said funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.

The statement read: “Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022, arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of #80 billion.

“The Commission’s verified intelligence showed that the AGF raked-off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates.”

“The funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.”

“Mr Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the commission.”