RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu Wins African Business Leadership Award in London

By Maryam Aminu

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, has been honoured with the African Business Leadership Award (ABLA) 2026 for Fiscal Governance and Revenue Accountability, in recognition of his contributions to fiscal governance reforms and efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s public finance system.

The honour was conferred at the 16th African Leadership Magazine Africa Summit held in London, where Dr. Shehu was recognised for his leadership in driving institutional reforms, promoting transparency in revenue mobilisation, and advancing accountability in the management of public resources, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of Information and Public Relations of RMAFC, Maryam Umar Yusuf.

The Commission said the award reflects Dr. Shehu’s role in repositioning RMAFC through reforms aimed at institutionalising fiscal transparency, improving revenue accountability, and strengthening the Commission’s constitutional mandate of ensuring equity and fairness in Nigeria’s revenue allocation system.

It noted that under his leadership, the Commission has continued to implement initiatives designed to align Nigeria’s public finance management with global best practices while supporting the country’s short- and long-term economic development objectives.

R-L: Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR and Dr. Ken Giami in a handshake

According to the statement, the continental recognition underscores growing appreciation of Dr. Shehu’s efforts in promoting sound fiscal policies and strengthening institutions that enhance economic resilience across Africa.

The Commission added that the award also acknowledged the RMAFC Chairman’s strategic leadership, commitment to public service, and efforts to foster transparency, accountability, and sustainable economic growth through institutional reforms.

Congratulating Dr. Shehu on the achievement, RMAFC expressed confidence that the recognition would further inspire ongoing reforms aimed at deepening fiscal governance, strengthening public confidence, and promoting equitable national development.

The Commission described the honour as another milestone in Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu’s distinguished public service career and expressed optimism that it would motivate greater contributions to Nigeria’s development and broader continental progress.