In a significant step towards fostering financial growth and development of Niger State, the Founder and President of Al-Ansar Foundation, Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, mni, visited the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Umar Mohammed Bago, at the Government House in Minna today. Dr. Dikwa, who is also the Chairman and Chief Executive of Bayco Consulting Ltd, the financial management arm of the Foundation, led a consortium of chartered accounting firms and presented comprehensive strategies aimed at bolstering revenue generation for the state.The meeting between Dr. Dikwa and Governor Bago was marked by discussions on innovative approaches to enhance the state’s revenue streams, ultimately contributing to its socio-economic advancement. The Founder highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to supporting the progress of Niger State and its dedication to leveraging its expertise in financial management for the betterment of the state.Dr. Dikwa’s presentation emphasized the importance of diversifying revenue sources and optimizing existing ones. The strategies proposed encompassed a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, tourism, and technology. The delegation from Bayco Consulting showcased the studies from other regions that had successfully implemented similar approaches, providing a framework for the state’s potential growth.Governor Bago expressed his gratitude to Dr. Dikwa and the Al-Ansar Foundation for their proactive efforts in contributing to Niger State’s economic prosperity and directed the SSG, CoS, Hon-Com Finance, Hon-Com Planning, Chairman Internal Revenue Board, and all MDAs in the state that have related functions to cooperate with Bayco Consulting firm to hit the ground running. Dr Dikwa pledged to deploy all that it takes to ensure revenue maximisation in the state. The same strategies were applied by the firm in Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa States, and some Federal MDAs through Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission.The meeting concluded with a mutual understanding of the importance of ongoing cooperation between the state government and Al-Ansar Foundation.
