In a bid to enhance transparency, accountability, and service delivery within its financial operations, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day intensive training programme on Financial Management and Service Delivery.
The event, held from July 29 to 30, 2025, at the 81 Division Officers’ Mess in Lagos, brought together officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) under the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The training, themed “Enhancing Proficiency and Accountability in Nigerian Army Financial Services through IPSAS Implementation and Digital Transformation,” focused on strengthening the financial management skills of participants, with an emphasis on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), accrual accounting, and digital literacy.
According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the workshop was designed to align the Division's financial practices with federal government policies, global best practices, and extant military regulations.
In his welcome address, Acting Commander, 81 Division Finance and Accounts, Lieutenant Colonel Auwal Hussain Muhammad, noted that the training was vital for equipping personnel with modern financial tools and practices. He underscored the importance of record keeping and accurate preparation of accounts, stating that effective financial management is integral to operational success within the Nigerian Army.
The Special Guest of Honour, Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo, represented by Commander, Command Finance Office, Brigadier General C.H. Ajoku, highlighted the critical role of the Finance Corps in both peace and wartime.
He stated that the training served as a platform to expose personnel to contemporary financial policies and emerging trends in global financial management.
The programme featured several technical sessions, including lectures on Book-Keeping under Accrual Accounting, Preparation of Trial Balance, and Improvised Explosive Device Awareness for Force Protection. These sessions aimed to equip finance personnel with the necessary tools to support the Army’s administrative and operational objectives effectively.
The event concluded with a presentation of souvenirs, interactive sessions, and group photographs. It further reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to professional development and supported the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy focused on transforming the Army into a well-motivated, responsive, and combat-ready force.