President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shaakaa Chira as the Auditor-General of the Federation.
A statement issued on Friday by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the appointment was based on the powers vested on Tinubu by Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Ngelale stated that Tinubu approved Chira’s appointment after a Federal Civil Service Commission confirmed him as the most qualified candidate out of those screened.
Advertisement
According to him, Chira also scored the highest marks in the examination conducted for the office.
Ngelale noted that President Tinubu tasked the new Auditor-General to justify the confidence reposed in him and live up to the expectations of Nigerians.
Latest posts by Segun Ojo (see all)
- Presidential campaign council: We don’t need your validation, OK Movement tells NDC - September 20, 2026
- Man City top EPL after Sunderland thriller as Liverpool beat Bournemouth - September 20, 2026
- APC to Atiku: Explain legal, financial basis of proposed petrol subsidy - September 20, 2026
Advertisement
