The Chief of Accounts and Budget (Army), Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo, has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC) remains central to the performance and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, both in peacetime and wartime.
In a statement signed by Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieut. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma said Major General Adetokunbo Fayemiwo made the assertion on Thursday, September 25, 2025, while declaring open the 2025 Headquarters 6 Division Finance and Accounts Training Week at the Lieutenant General F. Yahaya Badminton Court, Port Harcourt Barracks. Fayemiwo, represented by the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Finance and Accounts (NASFA), Major General Monday Ihanuwaze, said the training programme was designed to build the capacity of finance personnel for smart financial management in line with the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy.
With the theme “Digital Finance Innovation: Building Competent 6 Division Finance Personnel for Smart Financial Management of Nigerian Army Financial Resources,” the training focused on equipping officers with modern skills to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the management of Army funds.
Fayemiwo stressed that the Finance Corps plays a crucial role in updating Army personnel on government financial policies and global best practices. “This forum provides a veritable platform to engage finance officers and soldiers at divisional level, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver effective service to formations and units,” he said.
Earlier, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, described the programme as a valuable avenue for knowledge sharing and professional development. He commended the Chief of Accounts and Budget for raising standards in the NAFC, which he said has strengthened the Army’s financial system and operational readiness.
General Emekah highlighted the Division’s role in securing vital oil and gas infrastructure, noting that deliberate efforts to curb oil theft have contributed to a remarkable rise in crude oil production. “From 1.2 million barrels per day, production has increased to 1.85 million barrels per day in July 2025 – the highest in more than a decade,” he said, attributing part of the success to the diligence of finance personnel in supporting operations.
In his presentation, Acting Commander of 6 Division Finance and Accounts, Lieutenant Colonel Olakunle Dada, underscored the significance of the training week in enhancing the competence of officers and soldiers. He said the programme was designed to strengthen their ability to deliver optimal results in the field.
The training week featured lectures on financial management, interactive sessions, and question-and-answer engagements where participants discussed challenges and clarified grey areas in the management of Army resources.
The event marked the third edition of the Finance and Accounts Training Week in 6 Division, consolidating its reputation as a platform for professional enrichment and cross-fertilisation of ideas among Army finance officers.
