The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as Accountant General of the Federation (AGF).
In a statement signed by its president, Barrister Aminu Kabir, the group said Dr Madein, who will retire from public service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and experience in her role, making her retirement potentially detrimental to the nation.
As the first female Accountant General of the Federation, Kabir said Madein has demonstrated strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.
The group also appealed to President Tinubu to recognize the importance of women's competence in national development.
According to Kabir, women like Dr. Madein have consistently demonstrated their ability to excel in leadership positions, and it is imperative to harness their skills and experience to drive the growth and progress of the nation.
He noted that the AGF's achievements in overseeing the country's treasury have been outstanding and its leadership has laid a solid foundation for unparalleled fiscal restraint.
The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network believes that extending Dr. Madein's tenure would be in the best interest of the nation, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the stability of the nation's finances.
The statement reads: “We are constrained to ask President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as Accountant General of the Federation. This call is premised on the need to guarantee continuity, stability and professionalism in the management of the nation's finances.
“Dr Madein, who will retire from public service in March, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and experience in her role as Accountant General. His retirement would create a void that would be difficult to fill, given his extensive experience and knowledge of the country's financial systems.
“Throughout her tenure, Dr. Madein has demonstrated strategic foresight, prudent fiscal management, and a deep commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial administration.
“His achievements in overseeing the country's treasury were outstanding and his leadership established a solid foundation for unparalleled fiscal restraint. We believe that extending Dr. Madein's term would be in the best interest of the nation, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the stability of the nation's finances.
“His continued service would also provide him with the opportunity to complete ongoing projects and initiatives, which would have a positive impact on the nation's economy. Furthermore, we call on President Tinubu to recognize the importance of women's competence in national development.
“Women like Dr. Madein have consistently demonstrated their ability to excel in leadership positions and it is imperative that we leverage their skills and experience to drive the growth and progress of our nation.
“We urge President Tinubu to recognize the invaluable contributions of Dr. Madein and ensure that her expertise remains available to the nation. “This is a critical step in ensuring stability, continuity and progress in our nation’s finances.”