Lagos State Government on Wednesday urged auditors in its civil service to ensure accountability and transparency in the discharge of their duties. Newly appointed Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola gave the charge at the inauguration of a retreat for auditors of local governments themed ‘Role of auditors in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ at Lekki, Lagos. Muri-Okunola said the 17 goals of the SDGs is no doubt a blueprint that will ensure better governance, a better life for all and sundry when resources are properly managed. He the economic state of the country calls for diligence and a high sense of responsibility to auditors, who are resource keepers “expected to perform their roles with accountability and transparency.” “The roles of auditors cannot be overemphasized. As we are, as government, business owners, auditing is about expenditure and is key to what the government can achieve at every level. We need you to double your efforts...