Kazeem Awojoodu

– The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called for strengthened fiscal oversight mechanisms across all tiers of government to entrench accountability and good governance in Nigeria.

He made this call while delivering a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance held on Monday, 7th July 2025, at the Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

Speaking on behalf of the 36 State Assembly Speakers, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the conference as a timely platform to foster a culture of fiscal discipline and transparency in the management of public funds.

“The chosen theme, ‘Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development’ could not have come at a better time,” Ogundoyin said.

“We recognise the critical role of Public Accounts Committees in promoting accountability, transparency, and efficient utilisation of public resources in line with the constitutional mandate to uphold public trust.”

The Conference Chairman emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between national and sub-national legislatures to deepen oversight and accountability.

“We are deeply committed to legislative practices that ensure fiscal prudence and public accountability within our respective states. Effective collaboration between the national and sub-national legislatures is essential in entrenching transparency,” he stated.

Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin also commended the Public Accounts Committees of both chambers of the National Assembly for organising the conference and expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting initiatives that promote fiscal responsibility.

He encouraged participants to “actively engage in the sessions, share practical experiences, and propose innovative solutions that will strengthen public accounts oversight across the federation.”

He reaffirmed the commitment of CSSLN to working with all stakeholders to improve fiscal governance, ensure efficient resource management, and deliver sustainable development to the Nigerian people.