Shaakaa Kanyitor Chira has been confirmed Auditor General for the Federation following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.
The appointment which was made with effect from 20 October, 2023 was subject to Senate approval.
He takes over as the Substantive Auditor-General for the Federation following the retirement of Mr. Adolphus Aghughu on 7 September, 2022.
Chira was born on 12 February, 1968 and hails from Donga Local government of Taraba state, Nigeria.
He holds a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Public Sector Accounting as well as a Master in Business Administration (MBA).
He is a Fellow, Association of National Accountant of Nigeria – FCNA. Member, Computer Forensics Institute. Nigeria – MCFI. Member Chartered Institute of Taxation ACTI.
He is a trained AFROSAI-E Performance Auditor and has also received a number of trainings that include: Geopolitics, Industrial Reforms and System Engineering organised by LITESOL consultancy, Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE), March, 2019; International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for Executives, Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE), May 2018; International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for senior Executives by PWC, London May, 2014; and Performance Auditing and Statistics by GIZ and AFROSAI-E South Africa Oct., 2012 among others.
Mr. Chira’s working experience include Deputy Director of Audit: Programme and Performance Audit
Department 2018 to 2022 where took charge of Performance Audit division, taking Responsibility for Audit development planning and advising the Director on matters relating to auditing matters, Deputy Director of Audit: Federal Capital Territory/Area Council (FCT/AC) Audit Department Abuja. 2017 taking charge of division and responsibility for Audit development planning assisting in the general administration of the department, Assistant Director of Audit: Legislative Audit Department National Assembly 2016 taking charge of a Branch at the Headquarters, The Chief Auditor: Office of the Auditor General for the Federation among other numerous positions held.
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