as 55th Annual conference opens in Abuja
The Chartered Institute of Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), has said it is committed to preserving the integrity of its professional examinations.
President of the Institute, Haruna Yahaya, who stated this on Monday in Abuja during a press conference to announce the take-off of the institute’s 55th Annual Accountants Conference holding in Abuja from October 6th to 10th 2025, said ICAN was aware of the recent video circulating on social media regarding individuals alleged to have engaged in examination impersonation during its professional examinations in Jalingo, Taraba State.
He said the incident was not uncovered by outsiders but was detected, documented, and escalated by ICAN’s own invigilation and examination integrity system during the May 2025 examination diet.
“Since then, the Institute has been carefully and thoroughly investigating the matter in line with its established disciplinary framework,” he said.
“As a professional body founded on Accuracy and Integrity, ICAN maintains zero tolerance for malpractice.”
He said there are no secret cows as the the individuals involved, irrespective of their titles or affiliations, are subject to the same rigorous disciplinary process that applies to every candidate.
At the 55th Annual Conference, the ICAN President said the 2025 theme which is: ‘Building Resilience – Aligning Reforms for Nigeria’s Development’ – could not be more timely.
“In a rapidly changing global economy, Nigeria’s resilience depends on the alignment between fiscal, monetary, governance, and social reforms – and the integrity of those who implement them,” he said, adding that for more than five decades, the conference has, remained the largest gathering of accountants and finance professionals in Africa, serving as a platform for professional development, policy dialogue, networking, and continuing professional education.
He said the theme speaks directly to Nigeria’s reform journey – from fiscal realignment to governance accountability – and asks a simple but urgent question:
He said,“How can we build resilience that lasts beyond policy cycles and political transitions?
“As professionals, our duty is clear: to make reforms work for the people they are meant to serve. That means measuring impact, publishing results, and staying true to ethical principles – even when it’s difficult.”
He said this year, over 13,000 delegates, including chartered accountants, policymakers, regulators, business leaders, students, and international partners will be converging to deliberate on how to align Nigeria’s reforms with sustainable national development.
He informed that among the dignitaries expected at the conference are the President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and top government functionaries.
He said the conference will feature among other things, high-impact plenary sessions addressing issues such as ethical leadership, consequence management, and redefining Nigeria’s economic future, as well as technical workshops offering practical toolkits for professionals – covering sustainability reporting, Gen Z leadership, and boardroom readiness.
