By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ilorin District and Society, has inaugurated Dr Abdulrasheed Abdullahi as its 17th District Chairman.
The investiture ceremony took place on Thursday in Ilorin, where Mr Shehu Abdullahi administered the oath of office to the newly elected district chairman.
In his inaugural address, Abdullahi pledged to consolidate the achievements of previous administrations while strengthening the district’s role in advancing the accounting profession.
He assured members that his administration would sustain existing initiatives and improve them through innovation, collaboration and effective leadership.
“We will not abandon the good works already initiated but rather consolidate, strengthen, improve and expand them,” he said.
Abdullahi outlined priorities including membership growth, students’ development, digital transformation, professional excellence and improved public sector accountability.
He also identified strategic partnerships, members’ welfare, greater visibility for ICAN and the development of young accountants as key objectives.
“Our administration shall maintain an open-door policy and constructive criticism shall always be welcomed.
“We shall be guided by one simple philosophy of ‘Together we build a stronger, inclusive and globally competitive District Society’,” Abdullahi told members.
The chairman urged members to work closely with the new leadership to achieve sustainable progress and strengthen the district society.
Outgoing Chairman, Mrs Bosede Fagbile, encouraged members to continue working together to advance the accounting profession across the district.
She urged members to mentor younger accountants while preserving the dignity, integrity and professional standards that define the institute.
Fagbile also appealed for continued support for the district society through unity, dedication and unwavering commitment to its shared vision.
ICAN President, Hajia Queensley Seghosime, urged the newly inaugurated executives to uphold the integrity and ethical standards of the accounting profession.
Represented by ICAN Offa Chairman, Mr Monsur Olurebi, she challenged the leadership to sustain the district’s culture of innovation.
She urged the executives to remain faithful to the oath of leadership they had taken and discharge their responsibilities with commitment and accountability.
The newly inaugurated executive committee includes Mr Toyin Alabi as Vice Chairman and Dr Kabir Hamzat as General Secretary.
Other officers are Mr Ibrahim Muritala as Treasurer, Mr Afolayan Babajide as Social, Welfare and Public Relations Officer, and Mr Isiaq Sadiq as Financial Secretary.
The executive also includes Dr Lawal Tajudeen as Technical Secretary and Dr Shuaib Abdulhakeem as Assistant General Secretary.
Mrs Bosede Fagbile will serve as Ex-Officio I, while Hajia Bilikisu Lawal, Mrs Adeyemi Victoria and Mrs Erhabir Joy will serve as Ex-Officio members.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo