RMAFC Secretary, Adeyanju Unveils Reform Agenda, Prioritises Discipline, Staff Development
Oru Leonard
The Secretary to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has pledged to strengthen discipline, professionalism, accountability and staff development as part of efforts to enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
Adeyanju made the commitment during a familiarisation and interactive meeting with staff at the M. B. Shehu Auditorium, RMAFC Headquarters, Abuja.
The meeting was convened by the Director, Federal Allocation Department, and Overseeing Director, Administration and Human Resource Department, Mr Ahmed Rufai Gidado, to provide an opportunity for the Secretary to engage directly with staff, listen to their concerns and communicate his expectations for a more efficient and professional workforce.
Adeyanju said his relationship with staff would be guided by responsibility, discipline and performance, urging employees to uphold competence, integrity and commitment to national service.
“We are professionals, and we must conduct ourselves as professionals. We must put Nigeria first and ensure that the work entrusted to us is done with the seriousness it deserves,” he said.
He stressed the need for continuous training and professional development, describing investment in staff development as essential to strengthening institutional capacity and improving service delivery.
The Secretary also disclosed that the Commission was advancing its digitalisation programme to enhance administrative efficiency and reduce delays in the processing of official documents.
He further called for prudent management and proper maintenance of the Commission’s resources, charging staff to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, diligence and accountability.
Adeyanju assured employees that legitimate concerns would be addressed through appropriate channels, while urging them to remain committed as institutional reforms and digitalisation initiatives progressed.
He said the broader objective was to build a more efficient, professional and service-oriented Commission capable of effectively delivering on its constitutional mandate.
The Secretary commended the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, for his efforts in advancing the Commission and urged staff to support the leadership in fulfilling its mandate.
Earlier, Gidado described the meeting as an opportunity for the Secretary to gain first-hand insight into the Commission’s operations while strengthening communication between management and staff.
Also speaking, the Director, Allocation Department, Mr U. K. Umar, mni, commended the Secretary for creating an atmosphere that encouraged open engagement.
Umar stressed the importance of unity, teamwork and adherence to established processes in achieving the Commission’s objectives.
