Mamman, Gatumbwa Idris, B.Sc. FCA, FCMA, FCEN was born on February 23, 1961 and hails from Gatumbwa, Hawul Local Govt. Area, Borno State. A 1985 graduate of Accounting from University of Maiduguri, he began his civil service career at Southern Borno Agricultural Development Project (World Bank Assisted), Maiduguri, Borno State. He served in various capacities and later transferred his service to the Federal civil service

ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:

i.                  Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) – 1991

ii.                 University of  Maiduguri,  (1981 – 1985)

iii.                Federal Government College, Enugu, Nigeria (1975 – 1980)

iv.                Shaffa Central Primary School, Hawul L.G.A., Borno State (1969 – 1975).

TRAINING INSTITUTIONS/COURSES ATTENDED:

i.          “Financial Analysis, Budget and Evaluation” (Leading Public Financial Administration) organized by Global Training Consulting, London, U.K.

ii.         “Total Quality Management” in Government, organized by Philips Consulting, Atlanta Georgia, USA.

iii.        “Workshop on Policy Issues on the Nigerian Economy”, at the National Centre For Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan.

v.                  “Instruments of Financial Markets”, organized by Crown Agents, London.

vi.                “Leadership and Team Building”, organized by London Management Centre, London.

vii.              Agricultural Projects Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (APMEU), Federal Department of Agriculture, Kaduna.

viii.            “Project Analysis”, organized by Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, USA.

ix.                “Financial Management”, organized by Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington DC, USA.

x.                  Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Training Regions, Ibadan and Kano, Nigeria.

xi.                The World Bank Seminar on Disbursements, Ibadan, Nigeria.

xii.              Loan Administration Seminar, organized by Africa Development Bank Group Training Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.

ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL & TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS:

1.                  Budgetary Control and Profit Planning – Case Study of  Dalaram Soft Drink Company, Maiduguri, Nigeria).

2.                  Nigeria Forestry Development Projects, Financial and Accounting Manual.

3.                  Managing Public Expenditure – Discussion Paper.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS:

1.                  Financial, Accounting and Procurement System Training Programme to Kogi State Forestry Project (World Bank assisted), Ayangba, ADP Complex, Idah Avenue, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State – 1994.

2.                  Computerised the Accounting System – Kogi State Forestry Management Project (World Bank Assisted), Ayangba, ADP Complex, Idah Avenue, Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State – 1994.

3.                  Statutory Audit – Borno State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Maiduguri, (1993 – 1996).

4.                  Financial Accounting, Audit and Procurement System Training – Yobe State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Damaturu (1995).

5.                  Statutory Audit – Plateau State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Jos (1994 – 1996).

6.                  Operational System Manual – Yankari Insurance Plc, Rock House, Jos Road, Bauchi (1994).

7.                  World Bank Accounting and Procurement Systems Training – Kano State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Kano (1993).

8.                  Accounting Systems Improvement Training – Sokoto State Forestry II Project (World Bank Assisted), Sokoto (1995).

9.                  Accounting Systems Improvement Training – Bauchi State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Bauchi (1995).

10.              Charts of Accounts Development – Afforestation Projects Co-ordination Unit (APCU), Km 11 Gwarzo Road, Kano (1992).

11.              Statutory Auditing Services – Bauchi State Afforestation Project, Bauchi (1994 – 1996).

12.              Stores System Set-up – Borno State Water Corporation (World Bank Assisted), Maiduguri (1993)

13.              Statutory Audit – Kano State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Farm Centre, Kano (1994 – 1995).

14.              Statutory Audit – Yobe State Afforestation Project (World Bank Assisted), Damaturu, Yobe State (1994 – 1995).

AREAS OF STRENGTH

1.         Adequate knowledge of Treasury Management.

2.         Indebt knowledge of Financial and Accounting controls, particularly Federal Government’s Financial Regulation, Public Service Rules and other extant regulations.

3.         Adequate knowledge and skill of ICT, particularly accounting packages e.g. Sun Account, Pegasus, DacEasy, Eaglesoft, General Ledger and Payroll, and MS Office Package, including ATRRS.

4.         Skillful on Budget preparation, implementation, evaluation and reporting.

5.         Effective use of human resources and capacity building (i.e. on-the-job training for middle and junior levels Accounting staff.)

6.         Ability to work under pressure and with little supervision.

7.         Innovative and proactive.      

8.         Good strength of leadership and team spirit.

9.         Adequate knowledge of Government procurement procedures and practice (Due Process.)

10.       In-depth knowledge of Government’s revenue generation objectives, drive and tax matters.

11.       Good grasp of Total Quality Management in Government i.e. Service Delivery.