the biography of General of the Federation. Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwmbo the feture Governor of Gombe State Insha Allah
The Accountant – General of the Federation. Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwmbo was born on the 4th of April, 1962 at Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria.
Alhaji Dankwambo is a graduate of Accounting with second Class Upper Division from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria between 1981 – 1985, he later obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Economics from University of Lagos, Nigeria and post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science in Delta State University, Abraka.
Today, he is a Fellow and Associate of Six professional bodies and associations which include: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (FCA);
Associate, Nigeria Institute of Managements(ANIM);
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI);
Member, Nigeria Economic Society (MNES);
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB); and
Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Marketers (FNIM).
Alhaji Dankwambo’s working career spans across both private and public sector. He started his working career as Coopers and Lybrand International (Chartered Accountants) now Price |Water House Coopers between 1985 – 1988. He later joined the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1988 till 1999 when he was appointed the Accountant–General of Gombe State. His excellent performance is his career progression, attracted him to the Federal Government in its search for a worthy successor to the then Accountant – General of the Federation, who retired in April, 2005. Thus, he was appointed Accountant – General of the Federation on 20th April, 2005. The position he has held till now.
Alhaji Dankwambo is an outstanding example of excellence. In his quest for knowledge, he attended six International courses in different countries which included:
Harvard University, Boston Massachusetts, USA where he attended a course on Global Financial Systems, Crisis Prospects and Solution.
Stanford University, Stanford Business School for a course on Budgeting and Financial Management in the Public Sector just to mention a few.
Alhaji Dankwambo has also served in fourteen very sensitive committees which included the following:
Protem Executive Secretary; Forum of Accountant – General and Auditor – General in West Africa (FAAGWA).
Chairman Review of Financial Regulations and other Financial law in Gombe State.
Co-Chairman – Standardization of Federal, State and Local Government accounts in Nigeria.
Sub – chairman Review of Syllabus for Bank Examiners Training.
As the Accountant – General of the Federation, he has introduced landmark programs towards ensuring accountability, transparency and probity. Amongst them are:
He embarked on massive re- organization of the Office to make it more focused, pragmatic and professionally suitable for efficient service delivery.
He has commenced the computerisation of the federal Government accounting system. He has also put in place standardization of accounts of Federal, State and Local Government in Nigeria.
Ensuring that all Government revenues are captured into the treasury and properly accounted for by all collection agents.
Controlling Government expenditure by way of collecting, collating and actual out turn of expenditure and comparing these with budgets approval.
Advising Ministries and Department on financial and accounting matters and advising them to run financially efficient through effective organizations.
Maintaining the account of the various funds and Government Investment.
Providing Financial Regulations and guidelines through the issuance of circulars to Ministries and Departments.
Providing oversight on accounting budgeting and financial control through inspections, investigations and board of survey activities.
Alhaji Dankwambo is a gentle and unassuming person, a highly detribalized Nigerian whose friendship cuts across frontiers of nations, tribes, tongues, religion and sex. A Devoted Muslim. In recognition of his service to his home State, he is the Talban of Gombe. He is happily married and blessed with children.
Alhaji Dankwambo is a graduate of Accounting with second Class Upper Division from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria between 1981 – 1985, he later obtained a Masters of Science Degree in Economics from University of Lagos, Nigeria and post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science in Delta State University, Abraka.
Today, he is a Fellow and Associate of Six professional bodies and associations which include: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (FCA);
Associate, Nigeria Institute of Managements(ANIM);
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI);
Member, Nigeria Economic Society (MNES);
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB); and
Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Marketers (FNIM).
Alhaji Dankwambo’s working career spans across both private and public sector. He started his working career as Coopers and Lybrand International (Chartered Accountants) now Price |Water House Coopers between 1985 – 1988. He later joined the Central Bank of Nigeria in 1988 till 1999 when he was appointed the Accountant–General of Gombe State. His excellent performance is his career progression, attracted him to the Federal Government in its search for a worthy successor to the then Accountant – General of the Federation, who retired in April, 2005. Thus, he was appointed Accountant – General of the Federation on 20th April, 2005. The position he has held till now.
Alhaji Dankwambo is an outstanding example of excellence. In his quest for knowledge, he attended six International courses in different countries which included:
Harvard University, Boston Massachusetts, USA where he attended a course on Global Financial Systems, Crisis Prospects and Solution.
Stanford University, Stanford Business School for a course on Budgeting and Financial Management in the Public Sector just to mention a few.
Alhaji Dankwambo has also served in fourteen very sensitive committees which included the following:
Protem Executive Secretary; Forum of Accountant – General and Auditor – General in West Africa (FAAGWA).
Chairman Review of Financial Regulations and other Financial law in Gombe State.
Co-Chairman – Standardization of Federal, State and Local Government accounts in Nigeria.
Sub – chairman Review of Syllabus for Bank Examiners Training.
As the Accountant – General of the Federation, he has introduced landmark programs towards ensuring accountability, transparency and probity. Amongst them are:
He embarked on massive re- organization of the Office to make it more focused, pragmatic and professionally suitable for efficient service delivery.
He has commenced the computerisation of the federal Government accounting system. He has also put in place standardization of accounts of Federal, State and Local Government in Nigeria.
Ensuring that all Government revenues are captured into the treasury and properly accounted for by all collection agents.
Controlling Government expenditure by way of collecting, collating and actual out turn of expenditure and comparing these with budgets approval.
Advising Ministries and Department on financial and accounting matters and advising them to run financially efficient through effective organizations.
Maintaining the account of the various funds and Government Investment.
Providing Financial Regulations and guidelines through the issuance of circulars to Ministries and Departments.
Providing oversight on accounting budgeting and financial control through inspections, investigations and board of survey activities.
Alhaji Dankwambo is a gentle and unassuming person, a highly detribalized Nigerian whose friendship cuts across frontiers of nations, tribes, tongues, religion and sex. A Devoted Muslim. In recognition of his service to his home State, he is the Talban of Gombe. He is happily married and blessed with children.
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