The Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), in collaboration with the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) and the International Budget Partnership (IBP) Nigeria, has inaugurated the Women in Public Sector Audit in Nigeria (WiPSA) Leadership Dialogue to promote women’s leadership in public sector auditing and strengthen accountability through gender-responsive auditing.
The inaugural dialogue, held in Abuja and themed: “Initiating Public Audit Impact on Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Nigeria,” brought together federal and state Auditors-General, policymakers, development partners, professional bodies, civil society organisations, governance experts, academics and members of the media.
Speaking during the event, executive director of the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), Dr. Osasuyi Dirisu, said inclusive governance requires accountability systems that assess not only financial compliance but also the impact of government spending on different segments of society.
He stressed that public auditing should increasingly evaluate whether public investments are improving the lives of citizens across
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