Our mandate
About Ministry of Finance
The Anambra State Ministry of Finance is responsible for coordinating the State's financial policies, managing public finances and supporting sound fiscal administration. The Ministry works to strengthen revenue management, expenditure control, treasury operations, financial accountability and fiscal discipline while supporting the government's development priorities. Through collaboration with the Office of the Accountant-General, Anambra State Internal Revenue Service and other financial institutions and agencies, the Ministry contributes to the effective management of public resources for the benefit of Ndi Anambra.
Responsible for the State’s fiscal and financial management, including revenue policy, treasury coordination, financial controls, expenditure management and implementation of fiscal policies. The Ministry works closely with the Accountant-General’s Office and other public-finance institutions.
Mission
To ensure prudent management of public resources and promote fiscal stability across Anambra State.
Vision
A financially sustainable state where resources are mobilised and utilised for inclusive development.
What we do
Services
Budget Formulation
Coordinating the preparation of the annual state budget.
Read moreRevenue Collection
Mobilising internal revenue and overseeing tax administration.
Read moreFinancial Reporting
Providing accurate and timely financial statements.
Read morePublic Procurement Oversight
Ensuring value for money in government contracts.
Read moreDebt Management
Managing borrowing and debt servicing obligations.
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Leadership
Mr. Izuchukwu Okafor
Honourable Commissioner
Mr. Izuchukwu Moses Okafor is the serving Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Anambra State, overseeing the State’s public finance management. He also serves on the boards of several State agencies and corporations, including Anambra State Small and Medium Business Agency (ASBA), Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), and Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC).
Before his appointment in October 2023, he served as Senior Special Assistant on Finance and Audit and was a Manager in the Internal Audit Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), where he gained over a decade of experience.
He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting, and is pursuing a PhD in Accounting at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Izuchukwu is an avid researcher, strategy and risk expert, and a cerebral leader whose legacy has continued to be a reference point.
Newsroom
News
18 August 2026
Revised Budget Guidelines Released for FY 2027/28
The Ministry has issued updated guidelines for budget preparation by all ministries.
Read the full story5 August 2026
Quarterly Financial Statement for Q2 2026 Published
The Ministry released its second quarter financial performance report.
Read the full story14 July 2026
Launch of e-Payment Platform for State Services
A new electronic payment system was introduced to simplify fee payments.
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