By Sam Israel
Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, took center stage at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance held in Abuja.
The three-day conference, themed “Fiscal Governance in Nigeria: Charting a New Course for Transparency and Sustainable Development,” convened leading government officials, fiscal policy experts, civil society leaders, and international development partners. The gathering served as a critical forum to assess Nigeria’s fiscal systems and shape a forward-looking path for sustainable development.
In his keynote address, Senator Wadada laid out a bold vision for a Nigeria grounded in accountability, responsible governance, and prudent management of public resources. Declaring an end to the era of “business as usual,” he urged institutions to rise above political patronage and embrace reform.
> “We must move beyond the rhetoric of transparency to institutionalize it,” he stated. “We must empower audit institutions, enforce compliance mechanisms, and build a public service culture that abhors wastage, embraces responsibility, and values performance.”
Under Senator Wadada’s leadership, the Senate Public Accounts Committee has garnered national acclaim for its renewed commitment to transparency, bipartisan oversight, and effectiveness. His dedication to fiscal accountability and systemic reform has positioned him as a principled voice within Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly.
Observers at the conference noted that the Senator’s leadership underscores his emergence as a transformative figure in Nigerian governance—committed not only to financial scrutiny but also to the ethical imperative of using public funds for the public good.
A technocrat with deep political acumen, Senator Wadada continues to blend vision with action and integrity. As the conference progresses, many believe that the blueprint for Nigeria’s next phase of public finance reform may be shaped by the leadership and clarity he brings to the national stage.
With the 2027 Nasarawa gubernatorial race on the horizon, Senator Wadada’s rising influence and results-driven approach may well position him as a beacon of hope—not only for Nasarawa State but for Nigeria as a whole.
Sam Israel is the Senior Special Assistant to Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu.