Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, AL-ANSAR FOUNDATION
RETIRED FEDERAL PERMANENT SECRETARY
PROFESSIONAL TITLES: mni, Ph.D, DSc., FCNA, FCTI, ACA, FCMA,
FCPA, FICA, MNIM, MCIPS, ACA.
Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa is a renowned figure in the field of Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms within the Nigerian Public Service. His impressive educational background includes a Doctorate in Accounting and Finance, a Master’s in Finance, and a B.Sc. in Accountancy. He furthered his academic journey at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, and INSEAD, earning certifications in key areas including Public Finance Management Reforms and Advanced Corporate Finance. Dr. Dikwa is a Member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru by attending the Senior Executive Course 34, 2012.
As a Chartered Accountant and a member of several esteemed Professional Bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa’s career has been marked by significant positions and impactful contributions to national development. Notably, he served as the Borno State Accountant-General (1999-2004) and held pivotal roles at the federal level, including acting as Accountant-General of the Federation on several occasions.
His involvement in the conceptualization and implementation of PFM Reforms such as the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), Treasury single Account (TSA), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Asset Tracing Team (ATT), Whistleblowing Policy, Fiscal Sustainability Plan (FSP), Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA) and Strategic Revenue Growth Initiative (SRGI) reflects his dedication to financial transparency and accountability.
Dr. Dikwa’s leadership extended to chairing the Technical Board at the Bank of Industries (BOI) and Bank of Agriculture (BOA), along with board memberships in reputable organizations like Transcorp Hilton and Transmission Company of Nigeria, Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria, Distribution Company of Nigeria (DISCO) and Royal
Swaziland Sugar Company etc. His tenure as the Director of Special Projects, Pioneer Secretary of the PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ON CONTINUOUS AUDIT (PICA), and Pioneer Permanent Secretary – Special Duties (Federal Ministry of Finance) is a testament to his unwavering commitment to revenue management and fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Currently, Dr. Dikwa actively participates in nation-building as a member of the Central Working Group for the drafting of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term Development Plan for 2030. His accolades include numerous prestigious awards recognizing his dedication to public service and international cooperation in economic advancement.
By extending his ethos of service to broader social realms within Nigeria and beyond, Dr. Dikwa now champions humanitarian causes as the Founder and President of Al-Ansar Foundation; a Non-Governmental, Non-Political and Non-Profit making organization committed to providing selfless service to humanity. The Foundation which was established in 2001, currently has its Headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with presence in Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, and Lagos state.
Under the leadership of Dr. Dikwa, Al-Ansar Foundation has made tremendous achievements since its establishment. Some of these achievements include:
- Scholarship to over 1,000 school children displaced by insurgency in Borno State who are currently receiving their school education at Mariri Orphanage School in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
- Provision of wheelchairs and means of livelihood to several communities in Nasarawa State worth over 250 million naira in 2022.
- Building and rehabilitation of place of worship (Masjids) in Niger, Bauchi, Borno States respectively.
- Provision of assorted food items to IDP camps in Borno State during Ramadan (e) Establishment of women and children hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State.
(f) Provision of free medical testing for vulnerable citizen across the North-East.
In addition to the aforementioned, Al-Ansar Foundation operates several subsidiary organizations within key sectors of the Nigerian economy such as Education, Civil Security, ICT, Health, among others. Through the instrumentality and vision of Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, Al-Ansar Foundation boasts of the following operational organizations:
Today, Al-Ansar Foundation has over five thousand (5000) staff that contribute significantly to the growth of the Nigerian economy, courtesy of Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa, mni.
Dr. Dikwa has traversed many countries across the globe and is happily married with children and grandchildren.
