OGSG, CBN TO TRAIN STAKEHOLDERS ON DIGITALISED INFORMATION FILING PROCESS

OGSG, CBN TO TRAIN STAKEHOLDERS ON DIGITALISED INFORMATION FILING PROCESS
In a strategic move to enhance information gathering for efficient fiscal planning and decision-making, the Central Bank of Nigeria, Abeokuta Branch, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, has engaged accountants and other stakeholders from the 20 Local Government Areas of the State in training section for efficient service delivery.

          The focus of the training was on the digitalised Government Fiscal Survey Questionnaire, which offered practical guidance on reporting requirements, data submission and validation.

Speaking during the workshop at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Rotimi Akinlesi, highlighted the initiative as a testament to the advancement of smart accounting as an essential development in statistical practices as the world evolved.

Also speaking, Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Oladapo Okubadejo, represented by the Permanent Secretary/Accountant General of the State Treasury, Mr. Olalekan Taiwo, affirmed that the State Government had established the necessary infrastructure to thrive in the digital era. He expressed confidence that participants would effectively meet the demand of the new system.

The workshop, which formed part of the Sub-National Fiscal Statistics Stakeholders Engagement featured a hands-on session led by the Senior Manager in CBN, Mr. Ajala Kamaldeen. He encouraged participants to further explore the online platform to enhance their proficiency and stay updated.

Ajala, further urged participants to leverage technology for a digitalised fiscal survey, while he highlighted that Nigeria had moved from and tilted towards a fiscal policy in order to foster a healthier economy.

Earlier in his opening remarks, Branch Manager and Controller CBN, Abeokuta, Mr. Malik Ademola, underscored the benefits of the initiative, including improved timeliness, reduced operational costs, enhanced monitoring, a reliable pathway to quarterly reporting and automated data validation.

It was believed that participants would have been equipped to work on the digitalised questionnaire and accurately submit fiscal returns.

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