27 May 2021
Media Statement
Johannesburg – The Southern Africa Institute of Government Auditors (SAIGA), today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association for Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (ABASA) to help provide members and associates with access to a broader base of training and development courses, programmes, workshops, seminars, research, and related activities.
Speaking during the announcement, Chief Executive Officer for SAIGA, Russel Morena, said: “Our vision is to be a leading state entity that pursues a collaborative approach and leverage the combination of core competencies of its partners to increase customer value in addressing our customers’ needs.
“As such, from a SAIGA’s perspective this partnership with ABASA will help contribute towards advancing the skills of individuals to be more accountable in the public sector. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will also help enhance the visibility of both institutions to the broader market.”
Speaking on behalf of ABASA, party president, Ashley Dicken said: “Through this collaboration ABASA aims to up-skill and empower members and associates with the latest quality training which cuts across different verticals, with the tools they need to succeed in the current work environment. We are pleased to be a part of this initiative, working in partnership with various stakeholders to provide development training services.
In terms of the training, members and associates of the two parties will be able to attend all courses, programmes, workshops, seminars and related activities offered or hosted by the parties.
The agreement came into effect yesterday, 26 MAY 2021and will continue for a period of two years from the commencement date