Bamidele Salam Becomes AFROPAC Secretary General in 2026

Bamidele Salam (Rep, Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo), a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives and Chairman of its Public Accounts Committee, was elected Secretary General of the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) on November 4, 2026. This election took place during the organization’s 6th Annual General Meeting and Conference in Accra, Ghana.

Salam's election is significant as it marks the first time a Nigerian lawmaker has secured an elective seat in AFROPAC's leadership since the organization was established in 2013. He expressed gratitude to his colleagues across Africa for their confidence in Nigeria, describing the election as a recognition of the contributions of the Nigerian Public Accounts Committee to enhancing accountability and transparency in public financial management.

The newly elected leadership includes representatives from Malawi, Ghana, Chad, Eswatini, and Kenya in various roles alongside Salam.