President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Board of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), appointing Dr. Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as the Executive Chairman. The newly appointed Board comprises: 1. Dr. Abdullahi Maikano Saidu – Executive Chairman 2. Hon. Mohammed Asmau – Member 3. Hon. Mohammed Aliyu Makama – Member 4. Dr. Suleiman...
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expressed concern over the failure of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to submit its audited financial statements since 2019, describing the development as a breach of the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007. The Acting Executive Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, stated this while...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal governance, transparency and accountability through greater support for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission. Senator Akume gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Acting Chairman of the Commission, Barrister Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, and members of...
The Acting Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Barrister Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, on Tuesday led the Commission’s management team on a courtesy visit to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi, FCA, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Barrister Abana described the Permanent Secretary...
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called for stronger collaboration with the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to advance fiscal discipline, economic reforms, and sustainable development in Nigeria. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by an ACCI delegation to the Fiscal Responsibility Commission in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Director-General...
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) have renewed their strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Commission’s Conference Hall in Abuja. Speaking during the ceremony, the Acting Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Barrister Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, warmly welcomed the President of...
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has expanded its nationwide campaign for prudent financial management, taking its fiscal responsibility advocacy directly to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps across six states and the Federal Capital Territory, where it inspired thousands of corps members to embrace accountability, transparency, and responsible resource management. The sensitization initiative covered...
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), in partnership with the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) and with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, has commenced the validation of the Second Edition of the Fiscal Responsibility Index (FRI), reinforcing efforts to strengthen fiscal transparency, accountability, and compliance across Nigeria’s public sector. The validation...
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has adopted the Roadmap for the Implementation of its 2026 Output Calendar, a major outcome of its three-day 2026 Management Retreat held at Zuma Rock Resort, Abuja-Kaduna Road. The retreat brought together the Commission’s management and senior officials to review institutional priorities, strengthen operational effectiveness, and align implementation strategies with...
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari, has expressed the willingness of his Agency to collaborate with the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to disseminate prudence and fiscal responsibility in governance to the grassroots through sensitization and advocacy in various Nigerian languages. Dr. Abari expressed this during a courtesy call on him...