OKPOKO BUILDING COLLAPSE: ANAMBRA COMMISSIONER CONDEMNS ILLEGAL STRUCTURE, ORDERS DEMOLITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Okpoko Building Collapse: Ojukwu Condemns Illegal Structure, Orders Demolition ‎ ‎By Chukwuka Ugokwe ‎ ‎The Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar. Chijioke Ojukwu, has on Oct 8, described the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, as unfortunate. ‎ ‎The incident, which occurred in the Anata Anaba area of the town, claimed the lives of a middle-aged woman and her 14-year-old daughter, amid allegations that warnings about the safety of the building had been ignored. ‎ ‎The victims, identified as Happiness Ugoagu and her daughter, Chikaima, were reportedly asleep in their bedroom when the building collapsed onto their residence. ‎ ‎Ojukwu, who visited the scene alongside officials of the ministry, alleged that substandard materials had been used in the construction. He also disclosed that a stop-work notice had previously been served on the building. ‎ ‎Describing the structure as illegal, ...

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPLAUDS GOV. ODODO ON SOUND GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES. (PHOTO).


 President TInubu Applauds Gov. Ododo on Sound Governance Principles


President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo , as a pride of the accountancy profession, commending his professionalism, integrity, and application of sound financial principles in governance.


A statement by special adviser to governor on media, Ismail Isah, indicates that President gave the commendation when he received a delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) at the State House, Abuja, shortly after the 55th Annual Accountants’ Conference.


The delegation, led by ICAN President Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, and IFAC President Mr. Jean Bouquot, visited the President to reaffirm the profession’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and national development.


In his remarks, President Tinubu applauded members of the accounting profession for their pivotal role in driving economic reforms and ensuring fiscal responsibility, noting that accountants remain indispensable in the nation’s journey toward sustainable development.


“The accountancy profession represents transparency and information disclosure. A balance sheet must be definite, sure, and sustainable. I have confidence in the profession, and I’m proud of the many great minds working with us including the Governor of Kogi, the Governor of Jigawa, and the Accountant General of the Federation who are transforming theory into practice.” he said.


President Tinubu noted that Governor Ododo, a Fellow of ICAN, has continued to distinguish himself through prudent financial management and accountable governance in Kogi State, exemplifying the values of transparency and discipline that the accountancy profession upholds.


The President also commended ICAN for its partnership with international bodies such as IFAC and its contribution to fiscal and tax reforms in the country. 


He expressed appreciation for the commitment of ICAN members serving on various government committees, including the Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform Committee, whose work, he said, is setting Nigeria on a path of progress.


Pres. Tinubu assured that the Federal Government would give due consideration to ICAN’s proposed amendment to its establishment Act, emphasizing that “accountability is the question, and transparency will be the answer to many problems.”


He further urged the Institute to continue promoting high professional standards to strengthen Nigeria’s economy and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to policies that encourage transparency and efficient resource management.


The meeting also had in  attendance Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, ICAN Vice President, Queensley Sofuratu Seghosime, Past President, Chief Felix Kolawole Bajomo, and the ICAN Registrar/Chief Executive, Dr. Lanre Olasunkanmi.

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