RMAFC Holds Retirement Send-Forth As Adefusi Bows out of Service
Oru Leonard
Staff of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), held a retirement send-forth ceremony in honour of the Director, Chairman’s Office, Mr. Paul Adefusi, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and outstanding contributions to the Commission.
Speaking at the event held at the Old Boardroom of the Commission’s headquarters on Tuesday 20th January, 2026, the Honourable Chairman of Commission, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, described Mr. Adefusi as an intellectual who is disciplined and deeply committed to duty. He added that his impact on the Commission will be enduring. Dr Bello commended his humility, professionalism, and exemplary conduct, noting that his contributions have added in no small measure to the institution’s growth. The Chairman encouraged him to explore new opportunities in consultancy, training, and advisory services, stressing that retirement marks a transition rather than an end.
Earlier, delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Okechukwu Nwaze, the Director, Fiscal Efficiency Department, Dr. Tanimu Adamu Aliyu described Mr. Adefusi as a quiet achiever whose integrity and outstanding commitment to duty greatly strengthened the operations of the Chairman’s Office and the Commission at large.
Goodwill messages were showered on Mr. Adefusi by Directors of Customs Services, Gas Investments, Solid Minerals, and other senior officials, who spoke glowingly of his intelligence, humility, sincerity, and commitment to service. Speakers described him as a dependable colleague, a listening leader whose legacy will endure within the Commission.
In his response, Mr. Adefusi expressed deep appreciation to the leadership, management, and staff of the Commission for the support and cooperation he enjoyed throughout his career. He described his years at RMAFC as fulfilling and pledged to remain an ambassador of the values of integrity, professionalism, and service that defined his time in public office.
The ceremony marked a fitting tribute to a distinguished public servant whose legacy will remain firmly etched in the history of RMAFC.
Cover Photo Caption: (Inset): Mr. Adefusi and Staff of the Chairman Office.
