My appointment; Duly screened, poised for service, and ready to learn
Yesterday was another remarkable moment in my political journey and quest to be of immense value to the state. I, along with other nominees, to the Kogi State fiscal responsibility Commission(FRC) respectfully obliged the invitation of the state House of Assembly for screening in accordance with the law that sets up the commission. It was a day we earnestly waited for, and it came as envisaged.
Without gainsaying, the Kogi state house of Assembly ably led by Rt. Hon. Speaker Aliyu Umar, aka assignment, was highly dutiful, keenly coordinated, and dispassionately thorough. While observing the ideal of separation of power, they were also receptive with a more emphasis on how we can advance the wheel of progress in the confluence state hinged on the mandate and responsibilities of the commission
He warned that we must be seen implementing the core responsibilities of the commission to the latter across MDAs, which is basically to ensure the resources of the state are effectively and efficiently put to use for the wellbeing and welfare of the people, while observing fiscal responsibility laws. Without any equivocation, I can say that the Rt. Hon. speaker and other Honourable members are genuine partners in progress in the greater kogi project.
As nominees, we all took turns to introduce ourselves, starting with the chairmanship nominee. We all introduced ourselves, spoke to our CV, and delved briefly into the mandate of the commission we are about lead. Although the members could not grill us as usual owing to the unfortunate demise of one of them, in person of Hon. Enema Paul. They were obviously in a mourning period as they all appeared on black cap as an insignia of oneness in their bereavement.
After the chairmanship nominee spoke, I was the next as nominee representing Kogi West on the commission. Expectedly, I told them I am a thorough breed Isanlu man because both my primary and secondary school certificate was obtained in the receptive town. Told the house I graduated with B.eng in Mechanical Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Akure. Members who knew me were perplexed about my engineering identity because they thought i am a communicator or better still a public administrator, according to some. Many were bsolutely awe struck when I told them I have just concluded my masters in public policy and administrative studies. Many asked – what’s the correlation between engineering and public policy?? But within me, I was like, it appears this people don’t know we are in a dynamic society that requires unhindered versatility.
Summarily, we had a successful screening at the state House of Assembly as required by the law. We gave them our iron cast assurance that we will not only work assiduously to ensure the prudent management of state resources, but it must be seen working effectively and efficiently for the good of our people. Without doubt, under our purview, the MDAS will be fiscally responsible by God’s grace in line with His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s consolidation and continuity drive of unparalleled service to kogites
For me, and every other nominees, now confirmed, we are ready to serve and most especially to learn. We are not oblivious to the task ahead, especially the bottlenecks in the bureaucratic system and even the process of governance, but I can say vividly that we are up to the task of meeting expectations and beyond. Despite being a nascent commission, we are poised to raise the bar of deliverying on the mandate of the office.
I delightfully appreciate His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo,FCA, for this ample opportunity to serve and add value to the greater kogi project. Without micing words, the commission will deliver excellently on the job by making Kogi state a reference point in fiscal responsibility in government business.
Let me also appreciate the finance team led by my leader, principal and mentor, the Honourable Commissioner of Finance,Budget and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris,FCA for providing me with this apposite platform to serve and learn the rudiments of good governance. Your support, love, and tutelage will I always savour and reference.
To God alone be all the glory!
