Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris

Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris
Commissioner of Finance
Incumbent
Assumed office
2016
Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2020
Special Adviser on Finance Economy, Commerce and Investment to the Governor of Kogi State
In office
January 2016 – November 2019
Personal details
Born (1975-12-22) December 22, 1975 (age 48)
Isanlu, Yagba East LGA
Parent(s)Asiru Ijagbemi (father)
Hajia Hawawu Ijagbemi (mother)
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
Kogi State University

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Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris FCA is a Nigerian government official and diplomat serving as the Kogi state's Commissioner of Finance since 2016.[2] He previously served as the Special Adviser on Finance Economy, Commerce and Investment to the Governor of Kogi State from January 2016 to November 2019 under Governor Yahaya Bello.[3][4][5][6] He was reappointed as Commissioner of Finance,[7][8] Budget and Economic Planning in January 2020 a position he held till date.[9][10][11][12]

Early life and education

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Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris was born on December 22, 1975,[13] in Isanlu, Yagba East LGA, to Asiru Ijagbemi, a farmer and Hajia Hawawu Ijagbemi, a trader, and the iyaoloja of Bagido in Isanlu.[14]

He obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics/Mathematics from College of Education, Oro in Kwara State. He also attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, He is a master's degree Holder of Accounting from the Kogi State University, Ayingba.[15]

Career

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Early career

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Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris started as an Executive Assistant, Head teller in Zenith bank. In 2006,[16] he became the Senior Executive Assistant, Vault Administration/Cash Officer with the same bank.[17]

Asiwaju was promoted to Assistant Manager, Head Corporate Banking Group where he managed the bank's relationship with assigned companies with turnover in excess of $30million.[18]

Civil career

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The sterling performances of Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris in Zenith Bank attracted him to the likes of Governor Yahaya Bello who appointed him as the Special Adviser on Finance and Economic Management in 2016. This gave him an ample opportunity to serve as an acting Commissioner of Finance and supervise the activities of the State’s Ministry of Finance[19]

The Economic and Investment Management Team was established and saddled with the responsibility to interact and brainstorm with investors in other to attract investment to the State.[20]

Awards and honours

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Overall Best 100 Level Accounting Student, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1996

Overall Best 200 Level Accounting Student, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1997

MD/CEO letter of commendation for Team Player, Zenith Bank Plc, 2002

MD/CEO award for the best operational efficiency cash officer in the North, Zenith Bank Plc, 2006.

Award for Financial Transparency by World Bank.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Home". Asiwaju Idris Asiru. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  2. ^ "Commissioners". Kogi State Government. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. ^ "Asiru". Kogipedia. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. ^ "Supporters root for Kogi Finance Commissioner to succeed Gov Bello". Vanguardngr.
  5. ^ "Alleged $14.5 loan: Former governor accuses kogi Finance Commissioner of falsehood". Phenomenal. 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  6. ^ guelp (2024-04-12). "Who is Asiwaju Asiru Idris? What Should you Know About Him?". Kogi State Hub. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ^ "Past Leadership – Forum of Commissioners of Finance". Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. ^ Akinfehinwa, John (2021-08-26). "Kogi State Assembly threatens to arrest Finance Commissioner, Asiru Idris". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  9. ^ Online, Tribune (2021-11-23). "N20bn bank loan: Kogi finance commissioner meets CBN, presents documents". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  10. ^ "Kogi State Budget Documents".
  11. ^ "Hon. Leke Abejide Congratulates Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, the New Bahsorun Amuwajoye of Ogidi Kingdom". Pointblank Int'l Magazine. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  12. ^ "Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris Presidential Nomination As a Member of Appit; Its Meritoriously Deserving". The Reflection. 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  13. ^ "Home". Asiwaju Idris Asiru. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  14. ^ "Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris Eulogise Erelu Ronke Bello on Her Birthday". kogireports.com. 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  15. ^ "Bello seeks France agency's support for Kogi's rapid development". Businessday NG. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  16. ^ "Rebuilding of burnt Kogi Assembly complex to wait, says govt". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  17. ^ "MAAI 2023 – Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris for Governor Kogi State". Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  18. ^ "Kogi Targets N36bn IGR In 2023 – Commissioner". TheInterview Nigeria. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  19. ^ "Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris - Biography, Early Life, Achievements". Kogi State Hub. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  20. ^ "Nigeria launches SDGs Implementation Plan 2020-2030". The News Nigeria. 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  21. ^ "World Bank Award: Group Commends Kogi Commissioner For Finance for Fiscal Transparency, Accountability". Global Times Nigeria.
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