Dr Serah Enoch Adi: The Transformative Leader Empowering Taraba State’s Economic Resurgence
By Akila Yerima Yeri, Jalingo
In her capacity as Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Dr. Adi has been instrumental in mobilising resources for economic development, budget preparation and oversight, and government revenue monitoring.
She oversees all World Bank and multilateral funds projects, ensuring her role as custodian of state finances involves collaboration with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), loan and grant facilitation, and state cash flow management.
Through her visionary leadership, Dr. Adi has empowered the Ministry of Finance to achieve impressive milestones, including the consistent payment of monthly salaries, payment of gratuity to verified retirees, and establishing sanity in the payment roll system of Taraba State Government via rigorous payroll auditing.
Dr. Serah’s most notable achievements include the timely production of yearly budgets for Taraba State, prioritizing capital expenditure over current expenditure. Her commitment to delivering quality projects and ensuring value for money is demonstrated by her collaboration with consultants to oversee government projects, guaranteeing timely and high-quality completion. Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi’s leadership embodies progress and prosperity for Taraba State, inspiring dedication, vision, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in public service.
DRIVING FOREIGN INVESTMENT: Dr. Adi has spearheaded a foreign direct investment drive, forging partnerships with international business communities to attract investment to Taraba State.
BOOSTING INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE: Dr. Adi has achieved substantial growth in the state’s internally generated revenue through collaborative efforts with the Board of Internal Revenue, aimed at expanding the revenue base of the state,
which has resulted in a marked improvement in the state’s IGR, with an increase from ₦800m to ₦1.6b monthly. It is forecasted that the IGR service will reach over ₦15 billion upon the compilation of the collections for the final quarter of the year.
Securing Federal Grants and Support: Dr. Adi has established strong relationships with Federal Agencies, securing grants and support for Taraba State at a minimal financial cost.
Guiding Fiscal Policies: Dr. Adi has provided expert guidance to the state government on fiscal policies, ensuring financial stability and driving GDP growth.
Efficient Revenue Allocation: Dr. Serah has competently supervised the allocation of revenue and expenditure to various Ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). * Procuring Resources Dr. Adi has procured associated vehicles and stationery for government use, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Financial Management: She has displayed impressive acumen in managing state finances, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Securing Federal Allocation. She has ensured the efficient distribution of Federal Allocation to the State.
