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Professor Suleiman A.S. Aruwa is a Professor of Accounting and Finance at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, where he serves in the Department of Accounting within the Faculty of Administration. He is also a nonexecutive director of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, demonstrating his significant influence in national accounting standards and practices.
Professor Aruwa is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and holds a doctoral degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria's premier military university. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both civilian and specialized military educational institutions.
Professor Aruwa's research interests span a wide range of critical areas in accounting and finance, with particular focus on Public Finance, Public Budgeting, Corporate Governance, Anti-Corruption measures, and the historical development of accounting thought. His work consistently addresses Nigeria's specific economic challenges while contributing to broader theoretical frameworks in financial management. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between public expenditure and economic growth in Nigeria, examining how fiscal policies impact development outcomes.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear progression from traditional accounting research toward more policy-oriented studies addressing Nigeria's economic development challenges. The 2021 National Anti-Corruption Strategy review represents a significant contribution to governance reform, while his 2023 work on advancing accountancy science shows his commitment to academic development. Much of his earlier work (2009-2011) focused on the impact of the global financial crisis on Nigerian institutions, reflecting his responsiveness to contemporary economic challenges.
- REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGY (2021)
- Advancing the science of accountancy (2023)
- RETHINKING EDUCATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY (2021)
Professor Aruwa has served as Managing Editor for the Journal of Finance and Accounting Research (JOFAR), the authoritative academic journal of the Department of Accounting at Nasarawa State University. His editorial leadership has helped shape scholarly discourse in Nigerian accounting and finance. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his research on national policy issues suggests involvement in significant research initiatives addressing Nigeria's economic challenges.
Though not explicitly mentioned in the available materials, Professor Aruwa's leadership roles in academic publishing and national accounting bodies indicate he likely oversees research teams and collaborates with colleagues across Nigerian institutions to advance accounting science and practice.
