By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar
Cross River State governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, has pledged his commitment to support the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in the state as well as allocate a land for the building of its Secretariat.
The Deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who received the President and his team on behalf of the governor, conveyed this assurance to the 59th National President of ICAN, Dr. Innocent Okwuosa.
The governor promised to allocate land for ICAN’s secretariat within the state as requested by the National President.
He said Cross River state has benefited from the body’s professionalism, citing the remarkable contributions of their members who are members of the State Exco.
Earlier, Dr. Okwusa emphasized that ICAN’s focus extends beyond technical expertise.
He said the institute champions accountability and transparency in governance and expressed hope that Cross River State, currently ranked 21st in the federation, will climb higher with the state government’s unwavering support.
Members of ICAN included, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere; the Commissioner for Housing Development, Dr. Beatrice Igwe; and the Accountant-General of the state, Dr. Glory Effiong.
Also in attendance was the former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Kelly Iyamba.
ICAN, known for its pivotal role in society, has produced outstanding accounting professionals within and outside the state.
Highlights of the event include, the exchange of souvenirs and group photographs.
