Treasury managers warned against corruption

The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs Oluwatoyin Madein, has warned treasury managers against corruption.

Mrs Madein gave the warning at a training organised by the Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) in Abuja on Thursday.

The AGF, which was represented by Alhaji Muhammed Aliyu, Director, Special Duties, said that there was a need to safeguard public funds and protect the interests of the government and the public.

She said, “We must remain watchful against the threats of corruption, fraud and financial mismanagement by implementing a strong internal control system and promoting a culture of compliance.”

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Also speaking, the Registrar, CITM, Mr Olumide Adedoyin, said that to curtail financial crime, enlightenment was key.