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ICAN Inducts 672 Members
The newly inducted 672 members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have been advised to imbibe integrity and diligence in their professional dealings.
ICAN President,Mr Adedoyin Owolabi, gave the advice during the institute’s 51st Induction Ceremony of new members in Lagos on Tuesday.
Owolabi reiterated the need for the newly inducted ICAN members to conform to internationally acceptable standards in the course of their professional practice.
He said that they should not compromise the noble ideals of the accounting profession for monetary or other forms of illegitimate gains.
Adedoyin advised the new members to take advantage of the institute’s technical faculties to improve on their expertise.
“I enjoin you to strive to belong to at least one of our six faculties in order to sharpen your skills.
“Accountants that acquire new skills these days do not risk losing their relevance due to market dynamics.
“For you to continue to remain relevant in the scheme of things, it is imperative to participate in programmes offered in our faculties,” he said.
Chairman, Omolayole and Associates, an accounting firm, Dr Michael Omolayole, said that diligence was paramount in the pursuit of success. “As you move into the field of professional practitioners, you will acquire experience through your own mistakes and the ones made by others. “Diligence in your work will go a long way in getting you along the pathway of success,“ he said.
Omolayole said that integrity was the most important personal attribute required of any professional, adding that a professional is nothing without integrity.
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
