The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Dr. Haruna Nma Yahaya, has announced plans to set up a special student centre in Minna, Niger State, to promote accounting careers among youths in the North Central zone.
Yahaya stated this during a visit with his delegation to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago in Minna, adding that the centre will be named after the governor.
He explained that the initiative aims to inspire young people in the zone to pursue accountancy professions and further develop the region’s accounting talent pool.
He also acknowledged the governor for his foresight in appointing ICAN members to his government, while assuring him of their continued support.
According to him, “The current rating of Niger State as third in ICAN’s accountability index shows the level of transparency of governor Umaru Bago.”
Responding, Governor Bago appreciated the institute for zoning its presidential position to the North Central after 60 years of its existence, while congratulating the newly elected leadership.
Bago, who donated N50 million to ICAN as support for the establishment of a Students’ Special Centre in Minna, described the emergence of Dr Haruna Nma Yahaya as president as deserving, having proven to be a worthy individual capable of steering the affairs of the Institute.
“I want to reassure you of my continued support and promise to support ICAN members from the State, as well as attend ICAN Conference slated for October this year in Abuja,” he added.
