The Nigerian Navy College of Accounts and Finance (NNCAF), Owerrinta, Abia State, has inaugurated its maiden Intermediate Financial Management Course (IFMC) and Advanced Financial Management Course (AFMC) as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen financial management capacity within the Nigerian Navy’s Accounts and Budget Branch.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday, 17 September 2026, marked a significant milestone in the College’s continuing efforts to enhance the professional competence of naval financial managers. A total of 20 participants were enrolled in the 2 programmes, with 10 officers participating in each course.
Declaring the courses open, the Commandant, NNCAF, Commodore Babatunde Quadri, described the commencement of the courses as an important milestone in the professional development of personnel responsible for managing the Nigerian Navy’s financial resources. He emphasised the need for contemporary knowledge and practical financial management skills to support effective resource administration and sound decision-making within the Service.
The Intermediate and Advanced Financial Management Courses are designed to develop highly competent financial managers who can apply professional knowledge and sound judgement to real-life financial challenges, while promoting transparency, accountability and value for money in the management of public resources. The programmes incorporate contemporary financial management practices relevant to the evolving operational and administrative requirements of the Nigerian Navy.
The commencement of the maiden courses further underscores NNCAF’s commitment to professional excellence and continuous capacity development, while reinforcing its role in promoting sound financial administration, accountability and efficient resource management across the Nigerian Navy.
