INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

Mission Statement

Internal Audit is an independent, objective and assurance activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operation.

Functions of the Unit

Internal Audit Unit of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Person and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) is responsible for the auditing of the Agency’s Accounts.  The main purpose of the Audit Unit is to enable the Internal Auditor satisfy the Director General, who is the Chief Accounting Officer, that an efficient system of internal control and adequate system of accounting is in strict conformity with financial regulations, other financial circulars and that the Agency’s accounting books are reconciled monthly, as well as rendition of reports to relevant stake holders.

It is of paramount importance to ensue all accounts and vouchers prepared or received are complete in themselves.  In addition to the normal process of auditing, the internal Auditor also examines and internal control system, as well as security measures to ensures observance of regulations governing the receipts, custody and issue of cash and stores as well as other fixed assets.

The Internal Audit of the Agency is headed by Mr. Iliyasu Bala Usman