chattered accountant with in-depth wealth of experience in the field of accounting and financial management.
His close friend, Y. Y. Okala, narrated his encounter with Jibrin during their undergraduate days at ABU, Zaria. He described him as compassionate, humble, calm, and friendly. He went ahead to reveal that Jibrin has affected his life in numerous ways and till date stands as one of his benefactors. And for him, having Jibrin in one’s circle is always a plus because he is a “friend for all seasons”.
He assumed office as the Accountant General of the State at a time when the clamour for professionalism and transparency in the conduct of government business was high on the agenda of various international organisations such as the World Bank, IMF etc., in addition to domestic pressures for more accountability from civil society groups and State Houses of Assembly.
a. Full automation of payroll system and elimination of ghost workers through biometric data capturing. g. Regular Capacity Building – with the meagre resources at his disposal, he has sponsored staff to various training, conferences, and Mandatory Continuing Professional Development. For these excellent performances, the finances of the State that Kogi State has consistently been on top in the SIFTAS Annual Assessment, accompanied by financial awards among the 36 States of the Federation.
A Professional per excellence, Jibrin Momoh’s adroit financial acumen enabled him to navigate the challenges of funds and produce financial stability, debt management, and financial forecasts. Thus, it has helped the state to achieve lofty heights in project execution of massive nature, unprecedented in the annals of Kogi State, under the guidance of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello.