Dr. OSUJI, Etofolam Felix, mni, FCA A highly accomplished and results-driven professional with an extensive career spanning the financial and hospitality industries, built over three decades. Dr. Osuji possesses a well cultivated reputation defined by profound competence, unshakeable confidence, and a remarkable capacity to navigate and lead complex high value enterprises. His recent ascension to Vice President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is the latest affirmation of his status as a leader held in the highest regards by his peers and the industry at large. He has a robust background in accountancy, banking, and finance, underscored by a Master of Science degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Benin and distinguished certifications as a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT). His technical expertise is beyond reproach. This knowledge was sharpened in the demanding environment of audit with Pannell Kerr Forster and in banking with Crown Merchant Bank. With a proven track record of over three decades, Dr. Osuji has excelled in diverse leadership roles, from pioneering departments and championing ICT strategies to optimizing operational excellence and managing significant financial portfolios. His expertise encompasses business development, risk management, financial control, and audit, demonstrated through key positions at Consolidated Discounts Limited, Crown Merchant Bank Limited, and NASCO Pack Limited Beyond corporate achievements, Dr. Osuji is deeply committed to and has served on the Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, which places him at the centre of national financial governance and ethical oversight. He is a dedicated facilitator on leadership, stewardship, and integrity, having served as Regional Director for West Africa at the Haggai Institute for Advanced Leadership Training, overseeing operations across multiple West African nations. His strategic vision, financial acumen, and strong leadership capabilities make him a valuable asset in any challenging environment. He loves country music, reading novels, and spending considerable time as an enthusiastic golfer with a good handicap.

Chief Oye Akinsulire is a graduate of Accountancy & Finance from Yaba College of Technology where he obtained the Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State where he graduated with Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Accounting. Additionally, Chief Oye Akinsulire holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting from the University of Lagos, Akoka (UNILAG). Dr. Oye crowns it all with a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Accounting from Babcock, University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. Chief Oye Akinsulire is a:

• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
• Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM)

He has had extensive banking experience at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Republic Bank Limited and First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Chief Oye Akinsulire served the Institute in various capacities:

1. Resource Person in Strategic Financial Management for the Institute;
2. Member of the Syllabus Review Committee for the Institute in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2020 till 2022;
3. Co-author of the maiden edition of the Institute’s Study Pack on Strategic Financial Management;
4. Chairman of the 51st Annual Accountants’ Conference in 2021 which was adjudged by the Body of Past Presidents as the best and the most organized despite the short period of its planning (second AAC in the year 2021);
5. Honorary Treasurer of the Institute (2017/18 – 2019/20);
6. Coordinated the Institute’s position during the amendment to the 1999 Federal Republic of Nigeria Constitution; and
7. Chairman of various committees such as Students Affairs Committee, Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI), Investigating Panels, Education & Academic Grants, Students’ Special Project, Students’ Investigating Committee among others.

Currently, he is the 1st Deputy Vice President of the Institute. He represented the Institute at the Association of Professional Bodies in Nigeria (APBN) where he served with dignity as:

i. Financial Secretary - 2014/2016

ii. Treasurer - 2016/2018

At the home front, he served as a former National Chairman, Ekimogun Day Planning Committee (1997, 1998, and 1999) and was honoured with the Chieftaincy Title of Ogbodu of Okesare in Ondo City (Ondo State) in 1999 by the Osemawe of Ondo kingdom for his excellent performance after earlier being bestowed with the Liiken Yemoja Chieftaincy Title in 1998. He was recently appointed as the Yegbata of Okelisa, Ondo Kingdom. For his contributions in the academic world and as a detribalised Nigerian, he was honoured with the IDE 1 of Umudike Chieftaincy Title in Abia State in 2017. The name Chief Oye Akinsulire is associated with the lecturer whose SFM class turns even the toughest topic into a walk in the park. He is a legendary ICAN Tuition Provider, Strategic Financial Management (SFM) Maestro and a Renowned Author, Academic & Mentor of many. A Chief in name and in experience, his journey in the profession spans decades, and his contributions to ICAN speak volumes… sometimes louder than a classroom full of students before an SFM exam. When ICAN’s history is told, expect his name in bold. He is:

1. the Managing Consultant of Oye Akinsulire & Associates;
2. the Managing Director of Safe Associates Limited (an accredited Tuition Centre of ICAN);
3. the President of the 1986 Yaba College of Technology Accountancy Alumni Association;
4. the Chairman, Board of Trustees of OOU/ICAN Pioneer Linkage group; and
5. the current Chairman of Ondo Development Committee (ODC, a socio-cultural apex organisation of all Ondos home and in the diaspora).
He is happily married with children, and his daughter is also a member of the Institute.

Mr. Tajudeen Adewale Olayinka is a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a seasoned professional with over three decades of impact in the accounting and consulting profession. In 2025, he was elected as the Honorary Treasurer of ICAN, a testament to his integrity, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of the accounting profession in Nigeria. He is the Managing Partner of Tajudeen Adewale Olayinka & Co., a reputable Small and Medium Accounting Practice (SMP) firm offering comprehensive services in Audit, Assurance, Taxation, Data solution and Advisory. Academic and Professional Qualifications Mr. Olayinka holds a diverse and globally respected academic and professional background, including:

• B.Sc. (Hons) Accounting, Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly Ogun State University), Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Business Analytics, University of Texas, USA
• Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, University of Texas, Austin
• Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business, Columbia Business School and MIT Sloan, USA
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing, University of Texas, Austin
• Master of Data Science, Deakin University, Australia (in view)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Babcock University, Nigeria (in view)
• Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA)
• Certified Forensic Accountant (CFAN)
• Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACITN)

Professional Experience With over 30 years of professional experience, Mr. Olayinka has delivered exceptional value across various sectors, including Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, and Public Sector institutions. His core competencies span Finance, Auditing, Risk Management, IT, Taxation, Business Strategy, People Management, and Regulatory Consulting. Leadership and Service to ICAN Since his election to the Governing Council of ICAN in 2014, Mr. Olayinka has served in various transformative leadership roles:

• Honorary Treasurer, ICAN (2025–till date)
• Chairman, ICAN Strategy, Advocacy and Performance Tracking Committee
• Chairman, Members’ Professional Development Committee
• Chairman, Information Technology Committee
• Chairman, Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI)
• Chairman, Accounting Technicians Scheme, West Africa (ATSWA) – Spearheaded reforms including onscreen marking and scheme sustainability
• Chairman, ATSWA Harmonisation Committee, West Africa
• Chairman, ICAN Members’ Induction Group – Under his leadership, the Institute inducted the highest number of Chartered Accountants in its history
• Member, Board of Trustees, ICAN–BOI Innovation Hub
• Peer Reviewer, World Bank Foundational Accounting and Financial Management Enhancement Skills Program
• Team Lead, Public Sector Accounting & Finance, ICAN Professional Examination
• Coordinator, several ICAN District Societies
National Recognition and Other Roles Mr. Olayinka was recently appointed Tax Appeal Commissioner by the Honourable Minister of Finance in recognition of his professional competence and national contributions. He is also:
• Honorary Treasurer, Old School Set ’86 Alumni Association
• Advisor to multiple corporate boards
• Recipient of numerous professional and leadership awards
He is a respected thought leader, mentor, and advocate for the development of SMPs and digital transformation in the accounting profession

The Immediate Past President, Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, FCA, is a 1986 graduate of the famous Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where he obtained BSc Accounting with Second Class Upper Division. He also attended Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, for his Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.

He proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria for his Master of Business Administration (MBA). He also attended the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, in 2018 (SEC 40/2018) where he received the coveted Member of National Institute (mni). He obtained his Ph.D. in accounting from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai in 2025 Apart from his academic qualifications, Mallam Yahaya has attended various workshops, seminars, training both within and outside Nigeria including RIPA International, London and Harvard University, Boston, Chicago USA. Dr. Haruna is a member of various professional organizations which include the following: Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); Fellow of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN); Fellow of Institute of Management Consultants; Member, Nigeria Institute of Management (MNIM); Member, Institute of Directors (M.IoD) and; Member of National Institute, mni. The President has worked in various organizations both in Private and Public Sector organizations. He was in Pannell Kerr Forster & Co. (PKF) Kaduna as Audit Manager. He worked with FSB International Bank Plc where he became Assistant General Manager (AGM)/Financial Controller before leaving to establish his own Audit Firm, Haruna Yahaya & Co. (Chartered Accountants) in 2001. Since then, he has been the Managing Partner/CEO of the firm with offices in Minna, Abuja, Kaduna, and Lagos. The firm has served as consultants and/or auditors to various local and International Organizations, such as the World Bank, European Union, United Nations, African Development Bank, (within and outside Nigeria), some notable private companies in Nigeria and several Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Federal and State levels. Haruna Yahaya & Co. is a member of MGI Worldwide, an international network of independent audit, tax and accounting firms. The MGI Worldwide, is one of the top 20 ranked global accounting network and association with over 9,000 professional accountants and tax experts in some 400 locations in over 100 countries around the world. Dr. Haruna became a member of Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) since 2011 before he assumed the prestigious position of the 61st President of the Institute. He is also involved in numerous community and humanitarian services. Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya is happily married with children and grandchildren.

Dcns. Njum Onyemenam FCA is a distinguished finance executive and transformational leader with approximately 25 years of experience reshaping financial frameworks across sectors. She is a powerhouse in finance and governance. Currently serves as the Accountant General of Abia State, as the meticulous mind behind Abia State’s treasury, where every naira counts and no voucher escapes scrutiny. As Accountant General, she navigates e-mandates and state policies with precision, As member of the Governing Council of ICAN, she chairs ICAN committees with integrity and keeps a firm grip on fiscal accountability. Whether advising the Governor or dissecting wage structures, she's got the numbers and the narrative locked down. She previously served as Chief Finance Officer for leading Nigerian insurance firms like Heirs General Insurance, NSIA Insurance, Zenith General Insurance, and Zenith Life Assurance, enhancing their financial stability. Njum significantly contributed to Nigeria's financial reporting evolution. She was pivotal in promoting the Nigerian Insurance industry's financial reporting initiatives as the Chairman of the Nigeria Insurance Association, Accounting Technical Committee for Nigeria's Insurance Industry Chief Financial Officers from 2018 to 2024. Her efforts were crucial during the insurance industry's transition from N-GAAP to IFRS and the subsequent shift from IFRS 4 to IFRS 17, and now the public sector’s implementation of IPSAS in Nigeria. A visionary leader, excellent collaborator, profoundly passionate, and results-oriented. Njum’s professional qualifications are as impressive as her career achievements. An alumna of the University of Lagos (best graduating student of her class-set) and Lagos Business School (MBA, Beta Gamma Sigma honouree). A Fellow of ICAN (ranked 3rd in Institute qualifying exams), Fellow of CITN, and a senior member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria. Her board memberships include her service in the ICAN's Governing Council, chairing the Young Accountants Development Committee and the entrepreneur Development Committee, The Abia state government executive council, Federation Accounts Allocation Committee and a member of the FAAC subcommittee on the implementation of IPSAS in Nigeria, The Abia State Economic Management Team, The Universal Whitehall College, The More Monee Microfinance Bank, Ikwuano Local Government Economic Council Abia State, whilst having served previously in various other boards, underscore her broad influence and commitment to excellence. She is Policy-savvy. Detail-driven. Integrity-wired. She doesn’t just balance The-books; she sets the standard. She is married with children.

Dr. Olasunkanmi has accumulated over sixteen years of work experience spanning different functional areas as well as leadership roles in both the private and public sector. Prior to joining the Institute, he has worked with many companies and organisations at various management capacities as follows:

1. Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
• Registrar/Chief Executive
• Deputy Registrar, Corporate & Internal Services
• Director, Internal Services
• Assistant Director/Head, Finance & Accounts
• Finance Manager
2. Office of the State Accountant General – Senior Accountant/Deputy Director, Fund Management;
3. A.J. Silicon Tech Ltd – Management Accountant/Facilitator;
4. HAPA Consultants (Chartered Accountant) – Accountant & Admin Officer;
5. Mcpapa Professional Services (Tuition Provider, Tax Practitioner & Consulting) - Partner

Dr. Olasunkanmi holds PhD in Forensics Accounting & Audit from the Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Island, UK; M.Sc in Accounting from Afe Babalola University; MBA from the University of Lagos; B.Sc in Accounting from Adekunle Ajasin University; HND in Accounting from the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN); Association of Corporate Governance of Nigeria and; Association of Forensic Accounting Researchers. He is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USA and an Associate of Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN); Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and; Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN). Dr. Olasunkanmi has attended many capacity development programmes both within and outside the country. He has published many articles and delivered many papers at different seminars, workshops and conferences. He also has a book publication to his credit. He loves listening to music, mentoring, research, and publishing.