Accountant-General position: 10 candidates scale first hurdle, five fall through

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has announced that ten people have scaled the first hurdle in the race for the position of Accountant-General of the Federation.

This follows the release of the written examination results for the position, as issued in an official circular.

According to the Office of the HCSF, the results showed that ten out of the fifteen candidates who sat for the examination passed and would now progress to the next stage—the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency test, an essential component of the selection process.

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The examination assessed candidates in key areas such as public financial management, auditing, and fiscal policy, ensuring that only the most competent individuals advanced to the next stage.

“This rigorous selection process aligns with the Government’s broader objectives of strengthening accountability, transparency, and efficiency in public sector financial management,” a statement signed by Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations, said.

Commenting on the results, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, expressed confidence in the process, stating that it reflected the dedication to appointing the most capable individuals to leadership roles in financial management.

She commended the rigorous nature of the selection process, emphasizing that it ensured the appointment of professionals who would uphold the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in managing public finances.

The ten successful candidates will now prepare for the ICT proficiency test scheduled for Thursday, 13th February 2025, a crucial stage that further assesses their ability to leverage technology in modern financial administration.

The position of Accountant-General of the Federation will become vacant after the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent, Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, on 7th March 2025.