By Otori Ozigi.
When searching for a resourceful, patriotic, diligent, dedicated, inspiring, knowledgeable, capable, competent, innovative, result-oriented and ideas driven professional woman, who is highly committed to setting standard and excellence,Dr Habibat Oyiza Onumoko, readily comes to mind.
She is the high flying first Accountant General of Kogi State,who has carved a niche for herself as a thorough bred financial guru,
Her total dedication to duties, uprightness and hardwork is legendary.
Her journey to stardom and the rise to the pinnacle of her career in the public service and academic professionalism, have made her a worthy ambassador of women today.
Dr Habibat is a rare gem with an enduring passion for humanity.
She is the founder of Fair Win Women Advancement Association (FAWWASS),,a social -political organization with a membership base of over 15,000 drawn from the 21 local government areas of Kogi State.
It goes without saying that Dr. Habibat is living a life of selflessness, integrity and honesty as her abiding principle.
Her successful career in the Kogi State Civil Service speaks to her relentless pursuit of excellence and professionalism in her field of endeavor.
At various times,she has served as the former Treasurer in Okene local government area ,Director of finance and account, and Permanent Secretary of Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Kogi State, until her present appointment as the Accountant General of Kogi State.
Recall that on her 50th birthday in December,2021,she singlehandedly empowered over 200 women drawn from across the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, with cash, sewing machines, oven toaster and clothes.
Her acclaimed philanthropic activities have won her several awards and accolades such as Yeye. Atuluse of Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu Kingdom.
She is a woman with a rich academic profile and professional qualifications in Accounting and Public Finance.
She holds a Bsc,Msc, and PhD in Accounting and Finance, obtained from prestigeous citadels of learning.
Dr Habibat is a fellow of Chartered Institute of Taxation in Nigeria, and Fellow of Forensic Accountants(FFA), to mention but a few.
On the whole,it is evidently clear that Dr Habibat is a bonafide mirror of Ebiraland and enduring beacon of hope to the girl child in the country, today.
Here is wishing her a highly successful tenure in office.
Otori Ozigi,a veteran journalist and PR Consultant, writes from Okene, Kogi State.
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