GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE LAUNCHED SODADE's BOOK

Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola yesterday, Friday 19 Dec. 2014 graced the book presentation of the permanent secretary of the Lagos state ministry of economic planning and budget, Mr. Bayo Sodade in Lagos state.

Bayo Sodade's book, "Financial Control in the Nigerian Public Service, (second Edition)" and "Biblenomics: Before Adam Smith, There Was...." was also unveiled at the event centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos state with Governor Fashola as the special guest of Honour. Other dignitaries billed to attend the event in various capacities are the Lagos state Deputy Governor, princess Adejoke Adefulire, chairman of the occasion; Chief Bayo Osibo, as chief presenter, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Chief E.O.C., Eludoyin, Chief Pius Akinyelure and Bukola Adeniji; Co-presenters, and many others.

Sodade dedicates the book, "Financial Control in the Nigerian Public Service,(second Edition)", a sequel to the first publication by him in 2006, to Fashola for "daring to fan the ember of hope. The author brings to fore his vast experience gathered over time in the public sector, giving insights into the elements of public finance management in Nigeria and taken into cognisance the new reforms, laws and regulations in existence, while also explicitly documenting the changes effected on the rules guiding public financial management, procurement, auditing and accountability.

Through this awesome book launching, he also exhibits his high level of brilliance in the comprehensive analysis of the new pension reform, payment procedures in government, auditing and accountability in public service; Due process, needs and annual Appropriation procedures; while also making submissions on financial independence for public servants. It was strictly reviewed. The reviewers are David Sunmoni, the permanent secretary and accountant general of the Lagos state Treasury Office and Dr, Dimeji Alo, the Chairman of the Berger paints.