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Plateau Assembly receives 2025 audited accounts for state, 17 LGs

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  • The Plateau State House of Assembly received the audited financial statements for the state government and 17 local government councils for the 2025 fiscal year.
  • Speaker Naanlong Gapyil presented the documents, emphasizing Governor Caleb Mutfwang's commitment to good governance and accountability.
  • The House Committee on Public Accounts and Petitions will now examine the financial records for compliance and identify irregularities.

The Plateau State House of Assembly has received the audited financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year, covering both the state government and its 17 local government councils. Speaker Naanlong Gapyil presented the documents during a plenary session, highlighting Governor Caleb Mutfwang's "unwavering commitment to the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability."

unwavering commitment to the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability.

— Naanlong GapyilThe Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Naanlong Gapyil, commending Governor Caleb Mutfwang upon receiving the 2025 audited financial statements.

The submission, made by the Office of the Auditor-General for the State and the Auditor-General for Local Governments, adheres to constitutional provisions. The Speaker cited specific sections of the Nigerian Constitution and the Plateau State Audit Law, 2021, mandating the House to review these reports to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money in public spending.

in strict compliance with constitutional provisions on accountability in public finance.

— Naanlong GapyilThe Speaker explaining the origin of the submitted audited financial statements.

Exercising its oversight powers, the House has committed the audited financial statements to the Committee on Public Accounts and Petitions. This committee is tasked with a thorough examination of all financial records, identifying any irregularities or misuse of public funds, and inviting relevant officials for explanations. The committee will then submit a comprehensive report with recommendations to the House.

pursuant to Section 125(2) and Section 125(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

— Naanlong GapyilThe Speaker referencing the constitutional basis for submitting the audited accounts.

The Speaker also commended Governor Mutfwang for the prompt submission of the reports, viewing it as a clear demonstration of integrity and respect for the rule of law, setting a standard for fiscal discipline.

Section 125(2) requires the Auditor-General for the State to submit audited accounts of the State Government, while Section 125(5) requires the Auditor-General for Local Governments to submit audited accounts of all Local Government Councils in the State to the House of Assembly.

— Naanlong GapyilThe Speaker detailing the constitutional requirements for the submission of audited accounts.
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