BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, APRIL 28, 2025 | 08:28 PM
Alhaji Bunu Bukar, has been appointed as the new Accountant General of Borno State.
His appointment was announced in a statement released by the special adviser to the Borno State governor on media and strategy, Mal. Dauda Iliya, on Monday.
According to the statement, the appointment was made in line with the governor’s constitutional powers as stipulated under Section 208, Subsection 2(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Bukar will succeed the outgoing accountant general, Alhaji Bura Usman, who is set to retire on May 8, 2025.
Before his elevation, Bukar served as the director of treasury operations in the office of the accountant G general within the Borno State ministry of finance.
A seasoned finance professional, he is a Fellow of the Certified National Accountants (FCNA) and a member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
His academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in finance and a postgraduate diploma in accountancy.
With over 16 years of experience in the banking sector and an additional 13 years in public service, Bukar is expected to bring a wealth of expertise to his new role.
The governor, while congratulating Bukar, urged him to uphold professionalism, transparency, financial integrity, and accountability in the discharge of his duties.
He also commended the outgoing accountant general, Alhaji Bura Usman, for his dedicated service and contributions to the state’s development.
The appointment officially takes effect on May 8, 2025.