By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), in recognition of his outstanding professional and legislative contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector.
The conferment of the Fellow Certified National Accountant (FCNA) designation took place during ANAN’s 30th Annual National Conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, the statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir said.
According to the statement, Senator Barau, a seasoned accountant, was honoured alongside other distinguished professionals in the field.
Administering the oath of allegiance, ANAN’s President and Chairman of Council, Chief (Hajia) Zuwairat Talatu Kishimi, FCNA, praised Senator Barau as a worthy ambassador of the accounting profession.
“By the virtue of the powers conferred on me by the Act establishing this great association, I hereby admit you into the fellowship of the Association. With this, you are entitled to use the FCNA designation. We are proud of you and we celebrate you,” she declared, drawing applause from the audience.
In addition to the fellowship, Senator Barau received a special award from the Association for his role as Chairman of the 2025 National Conference.
Among the dignitaries who paid tribute to the Deputy Senate President was the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ojunjimi, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Also speaking, the Chairman of ANAN’s Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops Committee, Malam Adamu Abubakar, described Senator Barau as a reform-driven leader whose legislative work has left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s fiscal policy landscape.
“Senator Barau’s career reflects exceptional mastery of public finance management, sharpened through his leadership of Appropriation Committees in both Chambers of the National Assembly,” he said.
In his remarks, Senator Barau lauded ANAN for its commitment to strengthening the nation’s financial and accountancy systems. He highlighted the Association’s role in promoting ethical standards, regulatory reforms, and public sector accountability.
“ANAN has contributed immensely to improving governance by reinforcing ethics and supporting legislative reforms. Its emphasis on public sector financial management is vital to ensuring transparency and responsible use of public funds,” he said.
Senator Barau also reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to enhancing fiscal responsibility, noting the importance of collaboration with professional bodies like ANAN in shaping sound financial legislation.
