By BASHIR ADEFAKA
The National President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), IGP Mohammed Dikko Abubakar (Rtd), has congratulated Mrs Comfort Olujumoke Eyitayo on her election as new President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Friday by AANI’s National Publicity Secretary, Brigadier General Sani Kukachuwa Usman (Rtd), a copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER.
“The National President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), IGP MD Abubakar (rtd) mni NPM, on behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire AANI members, heartily congratulates and felicitates with one of our own, Mrs Comfort Olujumoke Eyitayo mni FCA, SEC 31, 2009, on her well-deserved election as the 57th President of the apex accounting profession in Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), noting with delight that she will also be the Chairman of ICAN’s Governing Council,” the statement said.
The AANI President described Mrs Comfort’s election as historic and momentous event for ICAN, AANI and Nigeria, adding that AANI is very proud of her and the outstanding achievement.
“Her election will no doubt serves as a source of inspiration for the rest of Africa and humanity and looks forward to further reinforcing and diversifying AANI’s long-standing partnership with ICAN,” he said.
IGP Abubakar also said that Eyitayo’s election into the exalted office of ICAN President was not surprising, given her antecedents, incredible depth of experience as a chartered accountant and immense contribution to the accounting profession in Nigeria and beyond.
“Above all, he noted that she had been one of the most outstanding AANI members that earned her tremendous goodwill and followership. He also stated that she has served as ICAN Vice President and has served on many ICAN committees at various points of her impeccable career, entrepreneurship and service to humanity.
“The AANI President added that over time, both ICAN and AANI share a special bond of friendship and cooperation which needs to be sustained and improved upon.
“As AANI look forward to her formal confirmation, investiture and decoration with the symbol of office in June this year, he expressed the desire to work with her to deepen the relationship between both organisations in their concerted efforts towards a better society in Nigeria. He further assures of AANI’s continuous support and collaboration in that regard.
“He hoped that, under her stewardship, both association’s long-standing relationship would continue to blossom, adding that AANI would continue to strengthen its ties with ICAN, especially during these challenging times of the COVID 19 pandemic. He also assures the new ICAN President of his support and commitment to ensure her success as one of the most outstanding ICAN’s President in Nigeria.
“Additionally, the President has also directed that a committee be set up to work out modalities to celebrate her and other AANI members promoted after her formal inauguration and investiture,” the statement said.
