Governor Uba Sani Appoints Bashir Suleiman-Zuntu as Kaduna State’s New Accountant General

NEWS DIGEST – Governor Uba Sani has announced the appointment of Bashir Suleiman Zuntu as the Accountant General of Kaduna State.

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was made in recognition of Mr. Zuntu’s outstanding qualifications, experience, and track record of excellence in financial management.

Mr. Zuntu is a Chartered Accountant, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, and Astute Administrator who has served in various capacities in both the public and private sectors. He served as Senior Accountant at the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, and Senior Accountant at the Finance and Accounts Department of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). He also served as Executive Chairman of Kubau Local Government, Kaduna State from 2021 to 2023.

Mr. Zuntu holds a Master of Science (MSC) Degree in Finance from Coventry University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Abuja. He has skills and competences in Financial Management, Financial Inclusion, and Public Administration.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Bashir Suleiman Zuntu as the Accountant General of Kaduna State,” said Governor Uba Sani.

“Mr. Zuntu is a highly qualified and experienced professional who has distinguished himself in his career. I am confident that he will bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new role and make significant contributions to the development of Kaduna State.”

“I am honored and humbled by this appointment,” said Mr. Zuntu. “I am committed to serving the people of Kaduna State with integrity, transparency, and accountability. I will work tirelessly to ensure that the financial resources of the state are managed prudently and judiciously, and that the financial systems and processes are strengthened to support the development agenda of the state government.”

Mr. Zuntu’s appointment is expected to bring a new level of professionalism and efficiency to the management of the state’s finances, and to support the government’s efforts to promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life of the people of Kaduna State.