Shaakaa Chira says effective record-keeping is essential for transparency, accountability, and national development.

He warned that weak documentation undermines auditing and financial management, stressing that governance must be backed by verifiable records, not just confidence.

Chira spoke at the launch of a book by Patience Doye Odele, which highlights the risks of poor documentation.

Reviewers noted that inadequate record-keeping contributes to issues like tax problems, inheritance disputes, failed business succession, and legal setbacks.

The Auditor-General added that proper documentation is important not just for institutions, but also for individuals and households.