Maryam Aminu
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, held a retirement send-forth ceremony in honour of the Director, Chairman’s Office, Mr. Paul Adefusi, celebrating his decades of meritorious service and invaluable contributions to the Commission.
The event, which took place at the Old Boardroom of the Commission’s headquarters, drew management and staff members who gathered to pay tribute to a career widely described as exemplary and impactful.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Honourable Chairman of RMAFC, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, described Mr. Adefusi as an intellectual, disciplined officer and a consummate professional whose contributions would leave a lasting imprint on the Commission.
He praised his humility, dedication to duty, and ethical conduct, noting that these qualities significantly contributed to the institutional growth and effectiveness of RMAFC.
Dr. Shehu encouraged the retiring Director to explore new opportunities in consultancy, training, and advisory services, stressing that retirement should be seen as a transition into another phase of service rather than an end to active engagement.
Earlier, in opening remarks delivered on behalf of the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Okechukwu Nwaze, the Director of Fiscal Efficiency Department, Dr. Tanimu Adamu Aliyu, described Mr. Adefusi as a quiet achiever whose integrity, loyalty, and commitment to excellence strengthened the operations of the Chairman’s Office and the Commission as a whole.
Goodwill messages followed from Directors of Customs Services, Gas Investments, Solid Minerals, and other senior officials of the Commission.
They spoke glowingly of Mr. Adefusi’s intelligence, sincerity, and calm leadership style, describing him as a dependable colleague, a listening leader, and a man whose professional legacy would endure within RMAFC.
Responding, Mr. Adefusi expressed profound gratitude to the leadership, management, and staff of the Commission for the cooperation and support he enjoyed throughout his career.
He described his years at RMAFC as fulfilling and rewarding, and pledged to remain an ambassador of the values of integrity, professionalism, and selfless service that defined his public service journey.
The ceremony marked a fitting tribute to a distinguished public servant whose legacy remains firmly etched in the history of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission
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