Salifu Confirmed as CIFCFIN Substantive Registrar, CEO

Bennett Oghifo

The Council, Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Isa Salifu as the substantive Registrar/CEO. This was disclosed at its first Extra-Ordinary meeting for 2024 which took place yesterday. 

Dr Salifu has been acting in that capacity for the past few months, providing needed leadership and stability to CIFCFIN Secretariat. 

His confirmation is geared towards repositioning the efforts of the Institute in carrying out its mandate of rooting out fraud and corruption in Nigeria using cutting edge forensic tools and expertise. CIFCFIN is the only professional body chartered by statute with a multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral mandate to advance and promote the practice of forensics and fraud investigations in Nigeria. 

Dr. Isa Egah Salifu is an accomplished and seasoned professional, a banker, chartered accountant, tax consultant, certified forensic expert/accountant and a certified management consultant with diverse educational, professional and career achievements. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; an MSc in Technology Innovation and Development of SMEs from Ogun State University and a PhD in Security and Strategic Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. 

His illustrious career in the financial services space, spanned various roles in banking institutions, including Ecobank Nigeria Limited, where he rose to the position of Deputy General Manager, overseeing Corporate Banking Group, North Region and Public Sector/Corporates, pan Nigeria. He was at various times, Branch Manager, Divisional Head, Regional Head, Group Head and Ag. Executive Director, North in New Africa Merchant Bank; Intercity Bank, Diamond Bank, City Express Bank and Afribank Plc (Mainstreet Bank), respectively. 

He is a member of many prestigious professional bodies and holds several certifications, including FCNA, FCAI, FCFIP, FIMC, CMC, FCCFI, FCCrFA, HCIB, and FCTI.

As a major player in the structured private sector before his appointment as Registrar/CEO, Dr. Isa Salifu comes with robust hands-on experience in strategic and performance leadership. 

He is also actively involved in professional and leadership roles in several spheres. He is at present, the Chairman, FCT Chapter (of CIFCFIN); Member, Professional Training and Standards Committee of CIFCFIN; Member, Education, Training and ICT Skills Committee of Association of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). He is also an Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NTF).

The Council extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr Salifu and enjoins both staff and members to offer our new Registrar/CEO, the support he deserves.