By Zacchaeus Ozovehe.
The Executive Chairman, the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission, Dr Adams Adabenege, FCNA, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), marking a significant milestone in a career defined by sustained academic growth, professional training, and public service.
Dr Adabenege’s academic journey began with an early discovery of his strength in mathematics and the sciences. He holds the following educational qualifications:
- First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
- Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), NABTEB, from Qualitative Secondary School, Okengwe
- Diploma in Public Accounts & Audits, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
- National Diploma (ND) in Accounting, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting, Salem University, Lokoja
- Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting, with specialization in auditing and investigation, Salem University, Lokoja
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Beyond academics, Dr Adabenege has pursued continuous professional development and holds memberships in several professional bodies, including:
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Fellow, National Accountants of Nigeria
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Economics
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Forensic & Fraud Examiners of Nigeria
- Member, Chartered Institute of Taxation
- Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
- Member, Chartered Institute of Local Government Administration
Professionally, he has served in both the private and public sectors. Before his appointment as Executive Chairman, he worked in the Tax Audit Department of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) and also gained experience with multinational organizations. He completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Taraba State.
Observers note that his appointment as Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission reflected a merit-driven approach, anchored on competence and experience. With the addition of a doctoral degree to his credentials, Dr Adabenege’s profile underscores a blend of scholarship, professionalism, and public service leadership.
