ICAN Canvasses For More Inclusion In Governance |The Source

By Ayodele Oni

The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria,  (ICAN) has canvassed for more inclusion of its members in governance.

Speaking while on a courtesy visit to  Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in Akure,  the 56th President of ICAN,  Dame Onome Adewuyi, noted the passion demonstrated by  Governor Akeredolu in the effective management of Public Finance in Ondo State.

She commended the Governor for his commitment to accountable and transparent leadership which has now been acknowledged by the World Bank.

The ICAN President was particularly happy that various legislations have been enacted by the administration to institutionalise Public Finance Management practices in line with ICAN Accountability Index, thereby putting the Sunshine State on global reckoning.

The ICAN President informed the governor that her visit to the state was to inaugurate Akoko District Society of ICAN and lay the foundation of ICAN Resource Centre in Akungba Akoko all in a bid to bring the activities of the Institute closer to the people.

Responding, Governor Akeredolu, described ICAN as a worthy partner in promoting the values of good governance saying various legislations brought into operation by his government were part of the deliberate policies of his administration to utilise the resources of the state for the development of the state.

The Governor stated that the implementation of the financial regulation legislations have brought more support and patronage to the state from some global Development Partners.

He assured that his administration would remain focused on steps that would give Ondo State more leverage at improving the standard of lives of residents of the state.