The Kebbi State Government has started a capacity-building programme to train treasury personnel and ministry finance staff on financial management [1].
This initiative aims to modernize the state's approach to fiscal oversight. By improving the skills of those handling public funds, the government seeks to reduce waste and ensure that state resources are used efficiently for public benefit.
The training is designed to last for four days [2]. Participants include staff from various ministries and the state treasury, focusing on the technical aspects of managing government accounts and financial reporting.
Officials said the primary goals of the programme are to boost transparency and accountability. The state intends to implement more prudent management of public resources to prevent financial irregularities, a common challenge in regional administration.
The programme focuses on updating the knowledge of finance staff to align with current best practices in public sector accounting. This includes training on how to track expenditures and manage budgets more effectively across different government departments.
By targeting both treasury personnel and ministry-level finance officers, the state government is attempting to create a unified standard of financial reporting. This coordination is intended to streamline the flow of financial data between the ministries and the central treasury.
“The Kebbi State Government has started a capacity-building programme to train treasury personnel and ministry finance staff.”
This move reflects a broader effort within Nigerian state governments to professionalize civil service financial operations. By focusing on capacity building, Kebbi is attempting to institutionalize transparency, which can lead to better credit ratings and increased trust from international development partners who prioritize fiscal accountability.
