ICAN tasks new Ogun exco on fairness, integrity
Members of the 2025/2026 executive of Mowe and District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria have been urged to uphold integrity, fairness, and equity.
The call was made by various speakers at the Investiture of Adekemi Adekunle as the eighth Chairman of the district and the swearing-in ceremony of the executive, held at the Redemption Camp, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday.
Speaking at the event, the ICAN 61st President, Haruna Yahaya, who was represented by his 1st Deputy Vice President, Felix Osuji, urged the new leadership to uphold the tenets and virtues of the institute while prioritising members’ welfare.
He also stressed the important role of the districts in ICAN initiatives across the country.
Osuiji said, “ICAN district societies are the heartbeat of our institute’s engagement. They identify members’ needs and foster community relations. From capacity building to corporate social responsibility initiatives.
“To Mrs Kemi Adekunle and her team, I charge you to approach this mandate with humility and with a deep sense of duty. You have been entrusted with a responsibility that is a call to serve, innovate, and lead.
“Uphold the tenets of integrity, accuracy, and excellence that define ICAN. Be bold and always place the interest of your members above all others.”
He hinted that the institute has begun plans to digitise its examination process by November 2025.
In his speech, the guest lecturer and Rector of the Yaba College of Technology, Ibraheem Abdul, lamented that the lack of integrity and morality in today’s society has worsened the underdevelopment situation.
Abdul noted that despite the advancement in technology, there has been no improvement in morality and integrity.
The rector urged leaders across the various facets of life not to be deterred by the dwindling morality in society but to uphold integrity, fairness, openness, and inclusivity in their various capacities.
He concluded, “I want to say to the new executive and every one of us wherever we are holding leadership positions that we are stepping into leadership at a time when ethics is rare.
“So, your goal is not just to manage the process or maintain standards; your role is to ensure that you champion integrity despite the compromise we have in our society.”
In her acceptance speech, Adekunle noted that her administration would prioritise the welfare of its members and ensure inclusivity.
She said, “This is more than a title, it is a sacred call to serve. Together, we will chart a path for continued growth, relevance, and impactful contributions to our district and the accounting profession at large.
“This administration will be built on the pillars of inclusivity and shared purposes, where every voice matters and every facet of our district receives thoughtful attention and meaningful action.”
She highlighted her plans to include championing capacity building, establishing a functional secretariat, and advocacy among others.
