An intellectual with a first-class degree in Accounting, a master’s in Business Administration, and a PhD in Management Science, AWA has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, tax management, financial management, and revenue consulting, spanning over 30 years. He advanced to Assistant General Manager at the New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC) and served as Group Deputy Managing Consultant in a consortium specializing in public sector consulting before joining ICMA Services where he now serves as Chairman.

As a fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of the United Kingdom and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, he has pursued numerous executive courses at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Harvard University.

He played a key role in developing the Accelerated Revenue Generation Programme (ARGP), an initiative that has significantly improved public sector revenue in Nigeria over the last 15 years. Currently, he is leading a new initiative with the Revenue Enhancement and Electronic Monitoring System of ICMA Services.