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A Book on Nigerian Public Finance and Accounting, authored by Rear Admiral of the Nigerian Navy, Dr Kasimu Bushi would be launched in Abuja on Thursday, May 18.
This is contained in a statement by the Director-General, Institute of Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa (IGLSA,) Dr Lanre Adebayo and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday.
Adebayo said that the book titled: ‘Fundamentals of Nigerian Public Finance and Accounting’ would expose readers to certain policy thrust, progress and challenges of the country’s fiscal system.
He said the book would be reviewed by Prof. Ibrahim Saleh, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State.
‘He said the event would be held at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, adding that bankers, politicians, captain of industries as well as students of political economy would find the book interesting as it would enrich their knowledge.
”The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A. Z Gambo is expected to formally unveil the book.
”The book lecture with the theme: Public Financial Management and Accounting: Impact on the Nigerian Economy’ will be delivered by Prof. ABC Akujuobi, the immediate past Head of Financial Department, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
”Emir of Lafia, Hon. Justice Sidi Mohammed 1 and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero are the two leading Royal Fathers of the day while other prominent Nigerians including service chiefs are expected to grace the occasion,” he said.