The Ojo, Badagry and Agbara (OBA) District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured distinguished professionals, including traditional ruler Oba Ibrahim Saliu and ICAN Council Members Dr Yemi Sanni and Dr Omidiji Olugbenga David, for their outstanding leadership, professional contributions and commitment to the growth of the accounting profession.
The honours were conferred at the District’s 2026 Annual Award and Dinner, where accomplished individuals from professional practice, academia, public service and traditional institutions received recognition under the Excellence Leadership Award and Distinguished Leadership Award categories.
Recipients of the Excellence Leadership Award included Deacon Ughulu Fredrick, FCA, 3rd District Chairman, ICAN OBA District; Mr. James Majebi Oguns, FCA, Senior Partner, G.E. & Co. (Chartered Accountants); Overseer Emiantor Friday, FCA, Elder, ICAN OBA District; and Mr. Godwin Omoregbee, Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Lagos State University (LASU), and Lead Consultant, Superior Point Associates Ltd.
The Distinguished Leadership Award was presented to HRM Alayeluwa Oba Ibrahim Saliu, ACA, Okuoye VII, the Onise of Ise Land, Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA); Dr. Yemi Sanni, FCA, ICAN Council Member and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mazar Innovation Technologies; Dr. Omidiji Olugbenga David, ICAN Council Member, Chairman, FSB, Joint Minds International, and Chief Executive Officer, Olugate Concept Limited, Lagos; and Dr. Ogunkoya Margaret Iyabo, FCTI, Director, Directorate of Internal Audit, LASU.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of ICAN OBA District, Mr. Olabode Gilbert Ikuesan, FCA, described the event as more than an awards ceremony, noting that it was an opportunity to celebrate excellence, recognise selfless service and reaffirm the District’s commitment to the ideals and values of the accounting profession.
He noted that successful institutions are built on the dedication of individuals who willingly contribute their time, resources, knowledge and energy towards a collective vision. According to him, the growth and progress of the OBA District are products of such commitment and collective sacrifice.
Ikuesan congratulated the award recipients, urging them to allow the recognition to inspire greater accomplishments, continuous service, ethical leadership and mentorship of younger professionals.
In her goodwill message, the ICAN OBA District Coordinator, Miema Akpa, FCA, expressed delight at the opportunity to celebrate individuals who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields while upholding the professional values of accuracy, accountability, integrity and excellence.
She described the award recipients as role models, mentors and pillars of support for the next generation of chartered accountants, adding that their contributions to professional development and society were worthy of recognition.
Akpa, also an ICAN Council Member, reaffirmed the District’s commitment to professional development, capacity building, membership expansion and community impact, describing the awards as one of its initiatives to appreciate members’ contributions and encourage greater service to the Institute, the District and the nation.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Award and Get-Together Committee, Mr. Taiwo Moshood Folaranmi, FCA, who is also a former Chairman of ICAN OBA District, described the gathering as an opportunity to celebrate excellence, reward dedication and strengthen the bonds of fellowship among members.
He emphasised the importance of the District Societies as the grassroots structures of ICAN, where the Institute’s vision is translated into professional service, mentorship and community impact.
Folaranmi explained that the committee’s mandate was to recognise individuals who had contributed significantly to the growth of the District, the Institute and the nation, while creating an atmosphere for networking and fellowship.
He noted that the award recipients comprised committed members, past leaders, accomplished professionals in practice, industry and public service, as well as friends of the District whose support had contributed to its progress.
The Committee Chairman also expressed appreciation to the sponsors, donors and friends whose financial and moral support contributed to the success of the event, describing their generosity as an investment in professionalism.
In their separate remarks, the Chairman of the Occasion, Otunba Oluwatobi Ayodele, an ICAN Council Member and International Director, Nigeria Revenue Service, and the Special Guest of Honour, Chief Mrs. Agnes Funmi Sessi-Akinsanmi, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, commended the District for recognising and rewarding excellence.
They congratulated the award recipients and encouraged them to sustain the high ethical standards and professional values associated with ICAN.
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