Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris Explained

Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris
Office:Commissioner of Finance
Termstart:2016
Status:Incumbent
Office1:Commissioner of Budget and Economic Planning
Termstart1:January 2020
Office2:Special Adviser on Finance Economy, Commerce and Investment to the Governor of Kogi State
Termstart2:January 2016
Termend2:November 2019
Birth Date: December 22, 1975
Birth Place:Isanlu, Yagba East LGA
Parents:Asiru Ijagbemi (father)
Hajia Hawawu Ijagbemi (mother)
Alma Mater:Ahmadu Bello University
Kogi State University

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Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris FCA is a Nigerian government official and diplomat serving as the Kogi state's Commissioner of Finance since 2016.[2] He previously served as the Special Adviser on Finance Economy, Commerce and Investment to the Governor of Kogi State from January 2016 to November 2019 under Governor Yahaya Bello.[3] [4] [5] [6] He was reappointed as Commissioner of Finance,[7] [8] Budget and Economic Planning in January 2020 a position he held till date.[9] [10] [11] [12]

Early life and education

Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris was born on December 22, 1975,[13] in Isanlu, Yagba East LGA, to Asiru Ijagbemi, a farmer and Hajia Hawawu Ijagbemi, a trader, and the iyaoloja of Bagido in Isanlu.[14]

He obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Economics/Mathematics from College of Education, Oro in Kwara State. He also attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, He is a master's degree Holder of Accounting from the Kogi State University, Ayingba.[15]

Career

Early career

Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris started as an Executive Assistant, Head teller in Zenith bank. In 2006,[16] he became the Senior Executive Assistant, Vault Administration/Cash Officer with the same bank.[17]

Asiwaju was promoted to Assistant Manager, Head Corporate Banking Group where he managed the bank's relationship with assigned companies with turnover in excess of $30million.[18]

Civil career

The sterling performances of Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris in Zenith Bank attracted him to the likes of Governor Yahaya Bello who appointed him as the Special Adviser on Finance and Economic Management in 2016. This gave him an ample opportunity to serve as an acting Commissioner of Finance and supervise the activities of the State’s Ministry of Finance[19]

The Economic and Investment Management Team was established and saddled with the responsibility to interact and brainstorm with investors in other to attract investment to the State.[20]

Awards and honours

Overall Best 100 Level Accounting Student, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1996

Overall Best 200 Level Accounting Student, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria 1997

MD/CEO letter of commendation for Team Player, Zenith Bank Plc, 2002

MD/CEO award for the best operational efficiency cash officer in the North, Zenith Bank Plc, 2006.

Award for Financial Transparency by World Bank.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home . 2023-04-01 . Asiwaju Idris Asiru . en-US.
  2. Web site: Commissioners . 2023-03-16 . Kogi State Government . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-29 . Asiru . 2023-03-16 . Kogipedia . en-US.
  4. Web site: Supporters root for Kogi Finance Commissioner to succeed Gov Bello . Vanguardngr.
  5. Web site: 2019-05-22 . Alleged $14.5 loan: Former governor accuses kogi Finance Commissioner of falsehood . 2023-03-16 . Phenomenal . en-US.
  6. Web site: guelp . 2024-04-12 . Who is Asiwaju Asiru Idris? What Should you Know About Him? . 2024-04-17 . Kogi State Hub . en-US.
  7. Web site: Past Leadership – Forum of Commissioners of Finance . 2023-03-16 . en-US.
  8. Web site: Akinfehinwa . John . 2021-08-26 . Kogi State Assembly threatens to arrest Finance Commissioner, Asiru Idris . 2023-03-16 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  9. Web site: Online . Tribune . 2021-11-23 . N20bn bank loan: Kogi finance commissioner meets CBN, presents documents . 2023-03-16 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Kogi State Budget Documents .
  11. Web site: 2021-06-22 . Hon. Leke Abejide Congratulates Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, the New Bahsorun Amuwajoye of Ogidi Kingdom . 2023-03-16 . Pointblank Int'l Magazine . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-07-23 . Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris Presidential Nomination As a Member of Appit; Its Meritoriously Deserving . 2023-03-16 . The Reflection . en-US.
  13. Web site: Home . 2023-04-01 . Asiwaju Idris Asiru . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2022-04-12 . Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris Eulogise Erelu Ronke Bello on Her Birthday . 2023-03-16 . kogireports.com . en-GB.
  15. Web site: 2021-04-18 . Bello seeks France agency’s support for Kogi’s rapid development . 2023-03-16 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2022-10-20 . Rebuilding of burnt Kogi Assembly complex to wait, says govt . 2023-03-16 . The Guardian Nigeria News . en-US.
  17. Web site: MAAI 2023 – Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris for Governor Kogi State . 2023-03-16 . en-US.
  18. Web site: 2023-02-16 . Kogi Targets N36bn IGR In 2023 – Commissioner . 2023-03-16 . TheInterview Nigeria . en-GB.
  19. Web site: Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris - Biography, Early Life, Achievements . Kogi State Hub . 2023-04-10 . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2021-06-13 . Nigeria launches SDGs Implementation Plan 2020-2030 . 2023-03-16 . The News Nigeria.
  21. Web site: World Bank Award: Group Commends Kogi Commissioner For Finance for Fiscal Transparency, Accountability . Global Times Nigeria.