On Friday, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, known as Africa’s Global Bank, welcomed Chief Davidson C. S. Alaribe, FCA, the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), for a meeting focused on enhancing collaboration and innovation between the two organizations.
This meeting marked a significant milestone in the partnership, as both institutions discussed strategic alliances aimed at fostering growth and development within the finance and accounting sectors.
Oliver Alawuba, UBA’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, warmly received the ICAN President and his esteemed delegation. He expressed his excitement about the partnership and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting ICAN in its pursuit of excellence.
He remarked, “UBA takes pride in being home to a substantial number of ICAN members, whose expertise has played a crucial role in our success as Africa’s global bank. This visit reinforces our mutual dedication to excellence and innovation.”
Alawuba further expressed, “We are particularly enthusiastic about the potential for collaboration in the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP), training initiatives, and other business opportunities that will benefit both organizations.”
The delegation included esteemed members of the institute’s council and executive team, such as the Immediate Past President of ICAN, Mr. Oladele Nuraini Oladipo, FCA; ICAN Council Member, Dr. Oluseyi Oladimeji Olanrewaju, FCA; ICAN’s Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Biodun Adedeji, FCA; ICAN Council Member, and Dr. Lanre Olasunkanmi, FCA, Registrar/Chief Executive of ICAN.
