The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a vacancy for the position of Accountant General of the Federation.
The announcement was made through an official memo issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated January 24, 2025.
Nigeria’s current account general is Oluwatoyin Madein who returned to her position after embarking on pre-retirement leave.
She is expected to leave office by March 7, 2025.
The Accountant General of the Federation is the administrative head of the treasury of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The office holder is often appointed by the President of Nigeria to serve a four-year term following the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The office was established in 1988 under the Civil Services reorganization Decree No. 43 of the constitution of Nigeria.
A new memo from the Head of Service announced that accreditation for eligible candidates vying for the position of AGF will begin on January 28 and conclude on February 1, 2025.
Stage 1: Written examination for eligible candidates from the North-West Zone and Oyo State on Monday, February 10, 2025, as reported by the Punch.
Stage 2: Written examination for eligible candidates and Directors (Accounts) in the OAGF pool on February 11, 2025.
The memo added that subsequent stages, consisting of computer-based tests, will take place on February 12 and 13, 2025. The final stage, an oral interview, is scheduled for February 14, 2025.
There are other roles available for Nigerians interested in working in the civil service.
According to Taiwo Hassan, the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC)’s Head of Press and Public Relations, only eligible individuals are encouraged to apply through the commission’s official recruitment portal.
Applicants are instructed to upload the following documents as part of their application:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Ph.D/Master’s Degree Certificate (if applicable)
3. Degree/HND/NCE Certificate
4. WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate
5. Primary School Certificate
