By Chukwuma Umeorah
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening accountability frameworks and promoting transparency in Nigeria’s governance systems, with a renewed resolve to combat corruption through professional expertise and institutional collaboration.
Speaking during his investiture ceremony as the 61st President of ICAN in Lagos on Tuesday, Haruna Yahaya pledged to reposition the institute as a vital ally to regulatory bodies and a driving force in advancing good governance across public and private sectors.
“This year, we shall strengthen ICAN’s role as a trusted ally to regulatory bodies, not merely as a watchdog, but as a collaborative partner in raising standards across both public and private sectors,” Yahaya stated in his inaugural address.
The ceremony drew high-profile dignitaries including Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Aminu Usman; the Attorney General of Jigawa State, Abdulqadir Fanini; Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, Dr. Rabiu Olowo; President of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Zuwaira Kishimi; President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Professor Pius Olanrewaju among others.
Outlining his vision for the Institute, Yahaya revealed a comprehensive reform agenda that prioritises strengthening professional standards in auditing and financial reporting, enhancing forensic accounting to support anti-corruption efforts, and deepening ICAN’s engagement in national policy discussions.