The Lagos State Government has said investment in knowledge and relevant skills for internal auditors remains a top priority of the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Internal Audit, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, said this at the opening ceremony of a training session for auditors across ministries, departments and agencies in Ikeja, the state capital, on Tuesday.
Oluyomi said the training, with the theme, “Auditing as the cornerstone in public service,” brought to the fore the special position that auditing occupies in public service.
“As auditors, you are best positioned to provide assurance, competence and structure that aligns with the T. H. E. M. E. S. agenda of the present administration. This can only be achieved if you free yourself from undue influences,” Oluyomi said.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Internal Audit, Mrs Kikelomo Dawodu, charged the auditors to continue to be alive to their responsibilities to the service, as this would spur the state to continue to train and retrain members of staff for optimal performance.
She said, “As internal auditors, you can recommend changes to improve processes and follow up on the implementation of different innovative strategies in auditing based on well-researched findings.
“Let me remind you that internal auditing is carried out by professionals who have a deep appreciation of the importance of strong governance, an in-depth understanding of business systems and processes, and a fundamental drive to help their organisations succeed.”
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