AGF: HoS Conducts ICT Test for 10 Candidates

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation will today subject 10 candidates seeking the position of the Accountant General of the Federation to ICT proficiency test to assess their ability to leverage technology in modern financial administration.

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

A statement yesterday by the Director Information and Public Relations, Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Eno Olotu, said 15 candidates sat for the written examination.

She assured that the office will continue to uphold its commitment to ensuring that transparency, equity, and fairness define the appointment process for top leadership positions in the Federal Civil Service.

The office added that the 15 candidates were assessed in key areas such as public financial management, auditing and fiscal policy, ensuring that only the most competent individuals advanced to the next stage.

It said the rigorous selection process aligns with the government’s broader objectives of strengthening accountability, transparency, and efficiency in public sector financial management.

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 ensures the appointment of professionals who will uphold the highest standards of integrity and efficiency in managing public finances.

She said government remains steadfast in its commitment to merit-based recruitment, ensuring that the final appointee to the position of Accountant General of the Federation possesses the skills, knowledge, and leadership qualities required to drive excellence in public financial management.