The Governor of Delta State, Senator
Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday congratulated Mrs. Onome Adewuyi on her election as the
56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Adewuyi, a Deltan from Emevor in Isoko North Local Government
Area was elected at an ICAN Council meeting held online on Thursday.
Prior to her emergence on Thursday,
Adewuyi served as Vice President of ICAN and member of the Governing Council of
the apex body for accounting professionals in the country since 2007.
Okowa, in a statement by his
Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, described Mrs. Adewuyi as an
illustrious daughter of Delta who has brought honour and glory to the state.
He said that Delta was proud
of her sterling accomplishments in a career spanning over 35 years.
The governor noted that all
the positions Adewuyi had held in ICAN prepared her for the current big task.
"I am glad to hear that
she has held several positions in the Institute, including Chair of the
Membership Affairs, Staff and Organizing, and Investigation Panel Committees.
``I am also aware that her
previous services to ICAN include three terms as Treasurer, Chair, Professional
Examinations Committee, 2017 and Chair, IT and Image and Publicity Committees
and President, Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (2013-2015).
"All these positions no
doubt prepared her for the task of leading the great Institute in the years
ahead.
"On behalf of my family,
the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our illustrious daughter and
renowned accounting professional, Mrs. Onome Joy Adewuyi, on her election as
the 56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
"It is my prayer that
God will grant you wisdom and knowledge to lead the Institute to greater
heights," he said.
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