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RMAFC Charts Path For A New Revenue Allocation Formula To Strengthen Fiscal Federalism
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, has reaffirmed the Commission’s determination to produce a new, equitable, and data-driven Revenue Allocation Formula that reflects Nigeria’s current economic and constitutional realities.
Speaking at a panel discussion tittled, “Recalibrating Nigeria’s Revenue Allocation Formula” held on Monday, 13th October 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Dr. Shehu said the existing formula approved in 1992 no longer reflects Nigeria’s fiscal responsibilities, demographic shifts, or governance realities.
He explained that recent amendments to the RMAFC Act have empowered the Commission to engage directly with private sector entities, including oil companies, in verifying and recovering revenues due to the Federation. The Chairman added that beyond allocation, revenue mobilisation and accountability remain central to achieving sustainable development.
Dr. Shehu gave the assurance that the review will ensure fairness, balance, and national cohesion. He therefore urged participants to set aside personal interests and deliberate as patriotic Nigerians.
He said, “Our goal is to design a formular that empowers subnational governments to meet their constitutional obligations effectively while maintaining national cohesion and macroeconomic stability. As we deliberate today, let us approach this dialogue not as representatives of different interests but as custodians of shared destiny. The choices we make here will shape the capacity of governments to deliver education to our children, healthcare to our citizens, and infrastructure to our communities.”
Speaking, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, CON, Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, said, “No matter how brilliant the ideas or technical solutions are, without political consensus and a shared national vision, progress will remain elusive.” He urged stakeholders to build transparency and trust to achieve the desired reform.
The Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum His Excellency Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who was represented by Dr. Abdulateef Shittu commended RMAFC for creating a neutral platform for dialogue between the federal and subnational governments while pledging the Forum’s support for a just and workable formula.
In his remarks, the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON commended the Commission’s effort and acknowledged that recalibrating the formula is key to national stability. According to him, “Our Constitution envisages cooperation among all tiers of government in advancing the welfare and security of the people. Equity must begin with revenue mobilisation, not merely allocation.”
In her remarks, Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, called for a courageous and conclusive review that aligns fiscal reforms with Nigeria’s development .
The panel session, moderated by Eugenia Abu, featured experts, including Prof. Auwalu Yadudu, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Prof. Nazifi Darma, and Prof. Muhammad Muttaka Usman. Discussions covered constitutional, legal, and economic perspectives, with panelists urging a formula that promotes fiscal responsibility, innovation, and subnational accountability.
Some stakeholders at the occasion advised that the subnationals should be empowered to take more responsibilities and resources to take care of the people.
In his vote of thanks, Alhaji Kabir Mashi, OON, Chairman, Revenue Allocation Formula Committee, appreciated all participants for their valuable insights, assuring that the Commission will integrate all recommendations into a fair, balanced, and sustainable revenue formula for Nigeria.
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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce
Joel Ajayi
In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.
The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”
President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.
Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.
He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.
In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”
Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”
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