By Ayomide Otitoju
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) recently paid a courtesy visit to Stallion Plaza, the headquarters of Union Bank of Nigeria, in a move aimed at fostering a stronger partnership between the two institutions.
During the visit, representatives from ICAN and Union Bank engaged in discussions on potential areas of collaboration, particularly in professional development and capacity building for accountants within the bank.
Leading the Union Bank delegation was the Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Oluwagbenga Adeoye, FCA, alongside key executives including Dr. Abigail Duopama-Obomanu, Chief Compliance Officer; Mr. Ali Kadiri, FCA, Head of Corporate Banking; and Mr. Victor Ikeneku, FCA, Head of Business Assurance. The ICAN team was led by its President, Chief Davidson C.S. Alaribe, FCA, along with Dr. Olumide Adedeji, FCA, President of the Lagos District, and other distinguished members.
Speaking during the visit, Chief Alaribe commended Union Bank for its warm reception and reiterated the importance of partnerships in promoting professional excellence and ethical standards within the accounting and finance sectors. In response, Mr. Adeoye reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that enhance the professional development of accountants and ICAN members.
The visit highlights the shared vision of both institutions in advancing the accounting profession and contributing to the overall growth of Nigeria’s financial sector.
