ICAN inducts 2,000 new chartered accountants

THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria on Wednesday welcomed over 2,000 new members in a grand induction ceremony on the ICAN Centre, Lagos, celebrating the following era of the nation’s monetary professionals.

The ambiance was charged with pleasure and delight because the newly inducted chartered accountants, wearing crisp fits and formal apparel, filed into the auditorium with relations and associates by their sides. Cameras flashed as mother and father and kin beamed with delight, capturing a milestone many described because the fruits of years of rigorous research and sacrifice.

Addressing the gathering, ICAN President and Chairman of the Council, Mallam Haruna Yahaya, congratulated the inductees for his or her perseverance. He famous that the ceremony marked the addition of latest members to a rising skilled physique, growing the institute’s membership to 69,903.

“This second is not only a milestone; it’s a testomony to your braveness, your self-discipline, and your unwavering dedication to greatness,” Yahaya stated, urging the brand new members to uphold integrity and train the utmost professionalism in dealing with delicate monetary info.

He highlighted the significance of moral conduct, noting {that a} single lapse might have critical authorized, monetary, or business penalties. He additionally inspired the inductees to embrace lifelong studying and be part of one among ICAN’s eight skilled colleges to reinforce their competence in specialised fields resembling taxation, audit, company finance, and public monetary administration.

The Particular Visitor of Honour, Alhaji Suleiman Barau, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, congratulated each the ICAN management and the inductees. Barau harassed the important position of accountants in strengthening governance and selling transparency in each the company and public sectors.

“Skilled accountants play a vital position in nationwide growth by making certain monetary integrity and compliance,” Barau stated. “Upholding moral requirements is subsequently a important a part of your position in governance. Resist pressures that might compromise your skilled conduct and act as important whistleblowers to uphold public belief.”

Barau additionally supplied private recommendation, urging the inductees to imbibe a “can-do spirit”, preserve integrity, set clear targets, and serve humanity via their skilled success.

A spotlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Star Prize for one of the best qualifying candidate, awarded to Emmanuel Oluwaseyi. Different prizes sponsored by companies and people had been additionally acknowledged for selling tutorial excellence.

The ceremony continued with the administration of the Oath of Allegiance, the place inductees stood, raised their proper fingers, and pledged to carry out their duties truthfully and faithfully beneath the ICAN Act and guidelines {of professional} conduct. The formal swearing-in elicited applause from the viewers as relations celebrated their family members’ achievements.

Yahaya acknowledged the position of key committees and officers within the profitable organisation of the ceremony, together with the Chairman of the Skilled Examinations Committee, Chief Chibuzor Noel Anyanechi, and the 2nd Deputy Vice President and Chairman of the Membership Affairs Committee, Chief Oye Akinsulire, PhD, in addition to the Induction Sub-Committee.

Different dignitaries in attendance included Chairman, Physique of Previous Presidents, Sir Herbert Agbebiyi, FCA; Vice President, Hajia Queensley Seghosime, mni, FCA; 1st Deputy Vice President, Dr Etofolam Osuji, mni, FCA; Instant Previous President, Chief DCS Alaribe, FCA; Honorary Treasurer, Mr Tajudeen Adewale Olayinka, FCA; and Registrar/Chief Govt, Lanre Olasunkanmi, PhD, FCA, amongst different council members, previous presidents, and facilitators.

Yahaya reminded the brand new members that ICAN is a founding member of the Worldwide Federation of Accountants and different regional skilled our bodies, making certain that they now belong to a worldwide community of over 5 million accountants.

Rounding off the ceremony, Yahaya invoked the phrases of Winston Churchill: “Success will not be remaining; failure will not be deadly: it’s the braveness to proceed that counts.”

He formally welcomed the brand new members into full ICAN membership, encouraging them to pursue excellence, preserve moral requirements, and contribute positively to nationwide growth.

The occasion mixed ceremony, celebration, and inspiration, highlighting ICAN’s continued position in producing competent, principled accountants who’re poised to help transparency and good governance throughout Nigeria’s company and public sectors.