By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
The Secretary to the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has pledged to strengthen discipline, professionalism, accountability and staff development to enhance the Commission’s effectiveness.
Adeyanju made the commitment on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during a familiarization and interactive meeting with staff at the M. B. Shehu Auditorium, RMAFC Headquarters, Abuja.
The meeting, convened by the Director, Federal Allocation Department, and Overseeing Director, Administration and Human Resource Department, Mr Ahmed Rufai Gidado, provided an opportunity for the Secretary to engage with staff, listen to their concerns and communicate his expectations for a more efficient workforce.
Adeyanju said his relationship with staff would be anchored on responsibility, discipline and performance, urging employees to uphold competence, integrity and commitment to national service.
“We are professionals, and we must conduct ourselves as professionals. We must put Nigeria first and ensure that the work entrusted to us is done with the seriousness it deserves,” he said.
He stressed the importance of continuous training and professional development, describing staff development as an investment in the Commission’s institutional capacity.
The Secretary also disclosed that the Commission was advancing its digitalization programme to improve administrative efficiency and reduce delays in processing official documents.
He called for prudent management and proper maintenance of the Commission’s resources, urging staff to discharge their responsibilities with integrity and diligence.
Adeyanju assured staff that legitimate concerns would be considered through appropriate channels, while urging them to remain committed as institutional reforms and digitalization initiatives progressed.
He reiterated his commitment to building a more efficient, professional and service-oriented Commission capable of effectively delivering on its constitutional mandate.
Adeyanju commended the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, for his efforts to advance the Commission and urged staff to support the leadership in fulfilling its mandate.
Earlier, Gidado described the meeting as an opportunity for the Secretary to gain first-hand insight into the Commission’s operations and strengthen communication between management and staff.
In his remarks, the Director, Allocation Department, Mr U. K. Umar, mni, commended the Secretary for creating an atmosphere for open engagement, stressing the importance of unity, teamwork and adherence to established processes.
