Yobe State Government Trains Financial Managers in Tech

The Yobe State Government has conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of 50 Directors of Finance, Directors of Internal Audit, and other financial managers from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The workshop, facilitated by Ventures Consultancy Nigeria Limited, took place at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano.

The theme of the training was “Emerging Technologies in Public Financial Management: Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Forensic Analytics for Public-Sector Financial Managers.” The initiative is part of Governor Mai Mala Buni's efforts to modernize public administration and improve the management of public resources. Participants were trained on the practical applications of AI in financial planning and decision-making, blockchain for enhancing transparency and accountability, and forensic analytics for detecting financial irregularities.

The training aims to equip government financial officers with the necessary skills to integrate technology into financial management processes, thereby improving transparency, accountability, and service delivery.