Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris
Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris | |
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| Born | December 22, 1975 Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Public servant, diplomat |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Commissioner of Finance for Kogi State |
Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris FCA is a Nigerian public servant and diplomat who has held the position of Commissioner of Finance for Kogi State since 2016. From January 2016 until November 2019, he served as the Special Adviser on Finance, Economy, Commerce, and Investment to the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. In January 2020, he was reinstated as Commissioner of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, a role he continues to fulfill.
Early life and education
Born on December 22, 1975, in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris is the son of Asiru Ijagbemi, a farmer, and Hajia Hawawu Ijagbemi, a trader who also holds the title of iyaoloja of Bagido in Isanlu.
His academic qualifications include a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) specializing in Economics and Mathematics from the College of Education in Oro, Kwara State. He furthered his studies at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria and obtained a master's degree in Accounting from Kogi State University, Ayingba.
Early career
Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris started his professional journey at Zenith Bank as an Executive Assistant and Head Teller. By 2006, he had progressed to Senior Executive Assistant responsible for Vault Administration and Cash Operations. Subsequently, he was elevated to Assistant Manager and led the Corporate Banking Group, managing corporate clients with turnovers exceeding $30 million.
Civil career
His accomplishments at Zenith Bank paved the way for his appointment by Governor Yahaya Bello in 2016 as Special Adviser on Finance and Economic Management. He also acted as Commissioner of Finance during his tenure, supervising the State’s Ministry of Finance.
He played a key role in forming the Economic and Investment Management Team aimed at attracting investors and promoting investment opportunities within Kogi State.
Awards and honours
- Awarded Overall Best Accounting Student at 100 Level, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1996) - Awarded Overall Best Accounting Student at 200 Level, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1997) - Received MD/CEO commendation for teamwork at Zenith Bank Plc (2002) - Honored with MD/CEO award for highest operational efficiency as cash officer in Northern region at Zenith Bank Plc (2006) - Recognized with Financial Transparency award by the World Bank