FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AS A TOOL FOR

DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF FRAUD IN Nigeria

PUBLIC SECTOR
(A CASE STUDY OF ET-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, LAGOS STATE)

BY
YUSUF IBRAHIM
HND/19/ACC/FT/460

BEING A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY, INSTITUTE OF FINANCE
AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES,
KWARA STATE
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
THEAWARD OF HIGHER NATIONAL DEPLOMA (HND) IN
ACCOUNTANCY

AUGUST, 2021
 CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the project was read and approved as meeting the
requirements of the Department of Accountancy Institute of Finance and Management
studies. Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin for the award of Higher National Diploma in
Accountancy.

_____________________ ________________
MR. YUSUF A.S Date
(Project Supervisor)

______________________ ________________
MR. K.A.G MUHAMMED Date
(Project Coordinator)

_____________________ ________________
MR. Y.O ABDULAZEEZ Date
(Head of Department)

_____________________ ________________
DR. YEOSUF. A. A (ACA) Date
(External Examiner)
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I give my indebtedness to Almighty Allah who in his mercy oblige me wish
inspiration and ability to complete this project
A large number of individual have contributed in writing this project.
Firstly, My Sincere gratitude goes to my supervisor in person of MR. YUSUF A.S
who has gone through this project and makes useful correction, suggestion with a tender
attitude that led to the successful completion of this project, his tolerance and valuable
suggestion cannot be forgotten. May Almighty God bless him and his family.
My appreciation also goes to my lecturers in Department of Accountancy for
their educational support.
My special gratitude also goes to my head of Department MR. Y.O
ABDULAZEEZ for her advice and support during the course of my study.
My profound gratitude goes to my Parents Mr and Mrs YUSUF for their financial
support during the course of my program in Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. And my
sincere appreciation is express to my sibling and others for their prayers and support
toward my success throughout my duration of study may Allah bless and enrich their
knowledge
With a super heart I give thanks to my friends and course mate may God bless
your all.