CIFCFIN Gets new Board, Vows to End Financial Fraud

The Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), has affirmed its commitment to ending financial fraud in the country through a robust practice of forensic investigation and prevention process. 

The institute stated this at the inauguration ceremony of its new Board of Diplomates that took place in Abuja, recently. 

CIFCFIN also announced the appointment of Prof. Godwin Oyedokun as the Chairman of the Board of Diplomates of Forensic Accounting and Audit of the Nigerian College of Forensics and Fraud Investigators, NICFFI.

President of the institute, Dr I. B Gashinbaki while addressing the new diplomates charged them on performance and discipline needed to achieve the institute’s objectives of redefining standards of integrity and professional excellence in forensic accounting and fraud prevention.

He explained that the CIFCFIN Board of Diplomates comprises various advisory committees who are experienced and specialized professionals in relevant fields of forensics and fraud investigation.

Gashinbaki further commended the passage of the CIFCFIN Bill by the National Assembly and its assent by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He described the move as a step in right direction considering the days the President has left in office. 

“This Act would further empower our members to discharge their duties without fear and more professionally. This would also enable us to deliver the global standard of best fraud prevention practices, while also promoting the field of Forensic Accounting”, he said. 

He urged the newly sworn -in officials to see their office as a call to higher service and optimal performance.

He also admonished them to rise up to the expectations of the institute in boosting capacity of members and certifying them as deemed.

Other members of the Board of Diplomates of Forensic Accounting &Audit included Vice Chairman, Alhaji Rahman A.  Bello, Dr. Titilayo Fowokan and Dr. Gbenga Alonge, amongst others.