In the bustling heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a significant stride toward fortifying the pillars of good governance and transparency unfurls as the city hosts the 16th Annual Internal Auditors Retreat. Under the theme “Internal Audit: Control for good governance,” the retreat emerges as a critical conclave, spotlighting the indispensable role of internal auditors in sculpting the landscape of public integrity and financial accountability. As we delve into the proceedings of this pivotal event, the commitment of Lagos to nurture a governance structure that is both transparent and accountable becomes palpably clear. Here, in the nexus of Nigeria’s economic dynamism, internal auditors are lauded not just as functionaries, but as vanguards of ethical stewardship and public trust.
Guardians of Public Trust
At the forefront of this assembly, Lagos Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, underscored the auditors’ role as sentinels of growth and development within government ministries and departments. With an engagement of 405 internal auditors dedicated to the state’s service, Agoro’s address magnified the auditors’ mission to uphold ethical…
