The New South Wales Authorities in Australia has appointed Nigerian-born Bola Oyetunji as its subsequent Auditor-Normal.
The appointment of Oyetunji as the following Auditor-Normal was introduced by Premier Chris Minns final Wednesday.
He might be sworn into workplace in April when the present Auditor-Normal Margaret Crawford concludes her eight-year time period.
In keeping with an announcement on the federal government web site, Oyetunji was appointed following a merit-based recruitment course of.
His former roles embody Group Government Director – Monetary Statements Audit Service Group and Group Head – Methods Assurance and Information Analytics Group on the Australian Nationwide Audit Workplace. He additionally had an extended and profitable interval in senior roles on the Audit Workplace of NSW.
Oyetunji’s in depth government management expertise consists of technique improvement, governance, knowledge analytics, finance, accounting and auditing spanning Commonwealth, State and Native authorities.
“I welcome the appointment of Mr Oyetunji as the following Auditor-Normal of this state.
“His in depth expertise throughout all ranges of presidency might be valued extremely on this necessary function.
“Underneath Mr Oyetunji, the Audit Workplace will proceed to make sure public cash is used to attain the most effective outcomes for NSW.
“I’d prefer to thank outgoing Auditor-Normal Margaret Crawford PSM for her work over the previous eight years, together with the numerous important critiques performed by her and her group,” Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns mentioned.
In keeping with the Treasurer Daniel Mookhey “Mr Oyetunji’s credentials in auditing, together with his roles on the Australian Nationwide Audit Workplace and Audit Workplace of NSW, might be invaluable to making sure public cash is correctly spent to greatest serve the individuals of NSW.
“I’d additionally prefer to take this chance to thank outgoing Auditor-Normal Margaret Crawford PSM for her service over the previous eight years, working tirelessly to assist the Parliament of New South Wales maintain governments accountable for his or her use of public assets.”
Oyetunji mentioned his “Being appointed as the following Auditor-Normal for NSW is a good honour.
“I’m dedicated to the integrity and independence required of the function in holding authorities and state businesses accountable for a way they govern and use assets beneath their administration. I look ahead to serving the NSW Parliament on this capability.”
In the meantime, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NIDCOM) has described the appointment of Oyetunji as well-deserved and commendable.
In a congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss described the information of Oyetunji as the latest Auditor-Normal in New South Wales, Australia, as heart-warming.
“The appointment is a affirmation of the resilience and competence of Nigerians residing overseas thus making the nation happy with them”, an announcement e-signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit on Monday learn.
