The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has charged its defence advisers and Attachés in charge of finance to get themselves acquainted with Nigeria’s anti-corruption laws and due process.
The Chief of Defence Accounts and Budget at DIA, Maj.-Gen. Adekunle Adesope, gave the charge in Abuja weekend during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Deputy Defence Advisers/ Attaches Finance Conference.
He said: “The DDA Finance Conference was convened out of the need to enhance the prudent management of the Defence Mission Finances. I, therefore, implore all the participants to put the knowledge acquired in the management of your resources.
“I will also like to advise you to take due cognizance of the ongoing Federal Government anti-corruption campaign and due process in the conduct of your affairs.
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“As the accounting officers of your respective missions, you are to operate within the ambit of constituted Financial Regulations. Do not engage in unauthorized virement and limit your expenditure to the provision under each subhead.”