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RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Enhance Transparency in Revenue Generation
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, has underscored the significance of greater collaboration between RMAFC and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), to promote transparency, accountability and improved revenue mobilisation and generation in Nigeria’s extractive industries.
Dr. Shehu stated this when the NEITI Executive Secretary Hon. Musa Sarki Adar paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 28th August, 2026.
He reaffirmed RMAFC’s commitment to deepening its longstanding partnership with NEITI. “RMAFC is delighted to receive the Executive Secretary and his delegation. Our relationship with NEITI is longstanding, strategic and mutually beneficial. We value NEITI’s work in promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector, and we are committed to deepening this partnership,” Dr. Shehu said.
The Chairman commended NEITI for providing credible information on the operations and financial flows of the extractive industries, noting that its efforts had improved public understanding of the sector and strengthened accountability in the management of Nigeria’s natural resources.
“NEITI has earned a strong reputation through its consistent efforts to uncover facts, reconcile information and promote openness. That work is important to the country and deserves the support of all stakeholders,” he said.
The Chairman also acknowledged the support of NEITI’s international partners and expressed the hope that stakeholders would continue to strengthen the organisation’s capacity in information gathering, data verification, revenue transparency and accountability.
He assured NEITI of the Commission’s continued support and openness to collaboration in data sharing, research, revenue monitoring and policy engagement.
Dr. Shehu congratulated Hon. Musa Adar, on his appointment, describing it as well deserved while expresseing confidence in his ability to provide effective leadership.
“Your appointment is well deserved. You have demonstrated commitment, competence and diligence in your professional career. I am confident that you will bring these qualities to bear in your new role and lead NEITI to even greater achievements.” He said.
In his remarks, the NEITI Executive Secretary described the relationship between both institutions as a long-standing partnership built on a shared commitment to transparency, accountability and improved revenue mobilisation.
“The relationship between NEITI and RMAFC is not new. It is a partnership built over time, and we must now take it to a higher level,” Hon. Sarkin Adar said.
He highlighted RMAFC’s role in monitoring revenues accruing to the Federation Account and advising on measures to improve revenue collection and accountability, particularly in relation to Nigeria’s natural resources.
Hon. Sarkin Adar noted that reliable information on revenues generated from oil, gas and mining activities was essential for fiscal management, public accountability and informed decision-making. He explained that NEITI’s independent reconciliation of financial and physical flows in the extractive industries provides useful data on revenues, payments, production, exports and company activities.
“NEITI’s reports can support RMAFC’s work in revenue monitoring, verification, policy analysis and the development of measures to improve revenue mobilisation,” he said.
He also highlighted Nigeria’s presence at the ongoing 2026 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) implementation under the 2023 EITI Standard, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate measurable progress in strengthening governance across the extractive industries.
According to him, the standard’s emphasis on data reliability, systematic disclosure, transparency of revenue flows and institutional collaboration aligns closely with RMAFC’s mandate and creates opportunities for deeper cooperation.
Hon. Sarkin Adar invited RMAFC to participate in the Global EITI Conference scheduled for October 8–9, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium, where Nigeria is expected to showcase its progress in resource governance.
He called for stronger collaboration among NEITI, RMAFC and other relevant institutions in data sharing, revenue mobilisation, research, capacity building and policy dialogue.
“Our objective should be to build a more coordinated institutional framework for revenue assurance and resource governance. By working together, NEITI and RMAFC can strengthen oversight and support evidence-based policymaking,” he said.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the Commission, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju; some Directors and Special Advisers to the Chairman of the Commission.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Director, Solid Minerals Department, Mal. Rabiu Kabiru, thanked the NEITI delegation for visiting the Commission and reaffirmed the importance of the relationship between both institutions.
He expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to produce positive results for both institutions and the country.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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