The Acting Director-General of the Internal Audit Agency (IAA), Mr. Conrad Z. Dumbah, swore in the Audit Committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC), Pantang, on 10th November 2026. The ceremony was chaired by the Principal of the College, Mr. Adamu Bakinam.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Bakinam highlighted Management’s commitment to transparency and assured the Committee that all information required to facilitate its work would be made readily available. He also wished the members a successful tenure.
Delivering his address, Mr. Dumbah stressed the importance of upholding the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act and adhering to the mandated frequency of meetings. He charged the Committee to serve as a trusted assurance partner to the Governing Council and to actively support Management and internal auditors in achieving the institution’s strategic goals. He further assured the College of the Agency’s readiness to provide capacity-building programmes for Management, staff of the Internal Audit Function and members of the Audit Committee.
Members subsequently elected Mr. Prosper Blewusi as Chairman of the Audit Committee. In his acceptance remarks, he expressed appreciation to his fellow members for the confidence reposed in him. Drawing on the wealth of experience within the Committee, he assured the gathering that members would discharge their mandate effectively without interfering with Management’s day-to-day operations.
In his closing remarks, Mr. Bakinam expressed appreciation to the Internal Audit Agency for its continued support. He urged the Committee to remain committed to its mandate and promptly draw Management’s attention to any emerging issues.