ABS MD, Obidiegwu Receives ICAN Delegation In Awka, Lauds Soludo On Transparency, Accountability, Due Process

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Anambra State, Awka District, has called on the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Sir Chido Obidiegwu, to seek collaboration with the organization ahead of its 2023 maiden international conference; scheduled to hold from twenty-first to twenty-fourth March 2023

Members of the institute were led on the visit by the Chairman of Awka District, Mr. Kingsley Dim.

ICAN was established by the Act of Parliament Number fifteen of 1965 as a professional body recognized to regulate the practice of accountancy profession in Nigeria, and set standards to be attained by professionals, enhance their ethical standards and technical competence in the public interest.

In his remark, Mr. Dim explained that the international conference is in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of attracting progressive socio-economic development to Anambra State.

He described Sir Chido as a consummate professional and a round peg in a round hole, noting that his wealth of experience would transform ABS to become a model broadcast station in the country.

Mr. Dim further explained that the visit was to share ideas on the challenges affecting the progress of the institute, including training and re-training of accountants in their various establishments.

According to Mr. Dim, ICAN is a leading global professional body known for producing world-class chartered accountants that will lead innovations and discussions to foster economic growth and prosperity.

Responding, Sir Chido noted that Governor Soludo’s administration has brought a new dawn and conducive environment that increased tempo of socio-economic activities in the state, and described the Governor as an icon of transparency, accountability and due process.

He assured member of the institute of the support of the establishment, adding that professional accountants in business represent the interest of the owners of the company, assist companies with corporate strategy, provide advice and help businesses to reduce costs, improve and mitigate risks.