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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) was established by Act of Parliament No. 15 of 1965 to:

Determine what standards of knowledge and skill are to be attained by persons seeking to become members of the accountancy profession and to raise those standards from time to time as circumstances may permit.

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ICAN and Stanbic IBTC Partnership

ICAN, Stanbic IBTC Strengthen Partnership on Professional Development and Capacity Building

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has strengthened its partnership with Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited following a courtesy visit led by the President and Chairman of Council, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, mni, FCA, to the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chuma Nwokocha, in Lagos on Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

The engagement focused on strategic collaboration in professional education, capacity building, and institutional development.

Hajia Seghosime highlighted ICAN’s transition to Computer Based Examinations and sought Stanbic IBTC’s partnership in advancing the initiative, as well as support for the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference scheduled for 18 to 23 October 2026 in Abuja.

Mr. Nwokocha expressed the Bank’s readiness to deepen its partnership with ICAN and pledged support for the Conference, noting Stanbic IBTC’s annual sponsorship of at least 20 members of staff to participate.

Both institutions reaffirmed their commitment to expanding practical areas of collaboration that promote professional development and contribute to Nigeria’s economic growth.

ICAN President with Lagos State Governor

SANWO-OLU HAILS ICAN, SAYS ACCOUNTANTS ARE BOLD AND TAKING CHARGE

The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo Olu, received the President and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, mni, FCA, and her delegation on a courtesy visit at the Lagos State Government House on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

Governor Sanwo Olu commended ICAN’s contribution to accountability and good governance, describing accountants as bold professionals who are taking charge and recognising their role in the development of Lagos State and Nigeria.

Hajia Seghosime expressed ICAN’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Lagos State Government in public financial management, accountability and capacity development.

She also highlighted the ICAN Accountability Index (ICAN AI) and sought the State Government’s support for ICAN’s transition to electronic examinations.

The ICAN President further invited Governor Sanwo Olu to the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference, scheduled for 18 to 23 October 2026 in Abuja, themed: “Beyond Numbers: Strengthening the Economy, Securing the Nation.”

ICAN President in LIRS

ICAN, LIRS REINFORCE PARTNERSHIP ON TAX ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL GOVERNANCE

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), led by its 62nd President and Chairman of Council, Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, mni, MSc, FCA, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr Hamzat Ayodele Subair, FCA, FCTI, on Friday, July 10, 2026, to strengthen collaboration on tax administration, professional development and fiscal governance. Speaking during the visit, Hajia Seghosime commended LIRS for its leadership in revenue administration, digital transformation and institutional excellence, noting that the Service has become a benchmark for tax administration across Africa. She reaffirmed ICAN’s commitment to supporting LIRS through technical advisory, research, policy advocacy and capacity development, while also seeking the Service’s continued partnership in the Institute’s programmes, including the 56th Annual Accountants’ Conference.

Responding, Mr Subair congratulated Hajia Seghosime on her election as the 62nd President of ICAN and reaffirmed LIRS’ commitment to deepening its longstanding relationship with the Institute through collaboration in professional development, taxpayer education, policy advocacy and initiatives that promote voluntary tax compliance. The ICAN delegation included the First Deputy Vice President, Chief Oye Akinsulire, Ph.D, FCA; Council Members, Otunba Oluwatobi Ayodele Abiola, mni, Ph.D, FCA; Dr. Kingsley Ndubueze Ayozie, MSc, MBA, DBA, FCA; and Mrs. Nyakno Ololade Oluokun, MSc, FCA; the Registrar/Chief Executive, Dr. Lanre Olasunkanmi, FCA; and the Assistant Director, Membership Affairs, Mr. Imonikhe Adams.

ICAN 61st President Investiture

A Vision Rekindled: ICAN Welcomes its 61st President

Today marks the dawn of a new Presidential Year at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, as Mallam Haruna N. Yahaya, mni, Ph.D., FCA is formally invested as the 61st President of our esteemed Institute.

Amidst a gathering of distinguished dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond, the ceremony resonated with hope, reflection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

ICAN President Courtesy Visit

ICAN President pays courtesy visit to past President Mazi Nnamdi Okwuadigbo, FCA

The President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Hajia Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, mni, MSc, FCA, paid a courtesy visit to a Past President of the Institute, Mazi Nnamdi Anthony Okwuadigbo, BSc, FCA, who served as ICAN's 55th President from 2019 to 2020, at his residence in Port Harcourt.

The courtesy visit provided an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the current leadership of the Institute and its past leadership, while recognising the valuable contributions of past Presidents to the growth and development of ICAN.

The engagement further underscored the Institute's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its former leaders and drawing on their wealth of experience and institutional knowledge.

Name Date Action
ATSWA SEPTEMBER 2026 DIET September 22nd - 23rd, 2026 Details
56th Annual Accountants' Conference 2026 October 18th - 23rd, 2026 Details

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