ICAN Admits Over 2,110 New Members at the 76th Professional Induction Ceremony
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria held its 76th Professional Induction Ceremony today, formally welcoming over 2,110 new Chartered Accountants into its esteemed membership. Presiding over the event, the ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, mni, Ph.D, FCA, congratulated the inductees and announced that the Institute’s membership now stands at sixty nine thousand, nine hundred and three.
He described their achievement as a reflection of courage, discipline and determination, and reminded them that they are now part of a global network of more than five million accountants through IFAC, PAFA and ABWA. Mallam Yahaya further encouraged the new Chartered Accountants to embrace the evolving landscape shaped by technology and globalisation, urging them to let accuracy, accountability and sound judgement guide their work. He noted that their ICAN training has equipped them with the competence and professional character required to excel, and advised them to pursue continuous learning, including through the Institute’s eight professional Faculties.
The Special Guest of Honour, Alh Suleiman Barau, OON, FCIB, FNIM, Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, commended the inductees and underscored the vital role accountants play in strengthening governance, enhancing transparency and supporting national development. He urged them to uphold ethical courage and maintain the integrity that safeguards public trust.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of prizes to outstanding candidates, including the Star Prize awarded to Mr Emmanuel Stephen Oluwaseyi for emerging as the best qualifying candidate in the last examination diet.
The President expressed appreciation to the Special Guest of Honour, committee members and facilitators whose contributions ensured a successful induction.