…Shares Insights on Audit Autonomy Bill
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Nigeria held its 10th Annual National Conference in Ikoyi, Lagos, under the theme “Building Resilience in Poly-Crisis.”
Hon. Kehinde Olaide Joseph, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Alimosho Constituency II, participated as a panelist in the fireside chat session.
He shared his expertise on “Combating Corruption: How Internal Auditors Can Help,” providing valuable insights into the critical role of transparency in government procurement, contracting, and budgeting.
As Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Hon. Joseph emphasized the importance of internal audits in ensuring accountability, transparency, and good governance within public sector institutions.
He highlighted key initiatives aimed at enhancing internal auditor performance, including implementing robust capacity-building programs, establishing quality assurance and control mechanisms, ensuring independence and objectivity, fostering collaborative relationships with external auditors and anti-corruption agencies, and leveraging cutting-edge technology and data analytics.
Hon. Joseph reiterated the need for a comprehensive evaluation of trends in corruption in public services.
This includes assessing transparency and accountability mechanisms, evaluating the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies, examining whistleblower protection policies, analyzing citizen engagement and education in governance processes, and reviewing investigative journalism and media freedom.
He stressed the importance of addressing underlying socio-economic factors contributing to corruption, such as poverty reduction, alleviating inequality, improving access to education, and promoting economic empowerment.
The conference host, Tolu Odulabe, commended Hon. Joseph’s dedication to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Lagos State.
Odulabe noted that Hon. Joseph’s participation demonstrates his commitment to excellence in public service and unwavering support for internal auditing standards and practices.
As a champion of audit autonomy, Hon. Joseph has consistently advocated for strengthening internal audit systems to combat corruption.
The grassroots-friendly lawmaker received an award of honor for his unwavering support and recognition of the IIA’s efforts in promoting internal auditing standards and practices.
This prestigious award acknowledges his commitment to strengthening internal audit systems in the public sector to combat corruption, reflecting his tireless efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
Alasepe Media Team
Thursday, September 19, 2024.
