Accountant-General of the Federation | |
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Style | Mr. Accountant-General |
Member of | Federal Ministry of Finance |
Residence | Treasury House S.L.A Blvd, P.M.B 7015, Garki II, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria |
Appointer | President of Nigeria |
Term length | Four years renewable |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
Formation | 1988 |
Website | Official website |
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