Delta gov celebrates foremost accountant, Akintola Williams at 100

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has felicitated with foremost accountant and elder statesman, Chief Akintola Williams, who turned 100 years on Friday, August 9, 2019.

The governors message was contained in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba.

Okowa congratulated the doyen of accounting profession and Africa's first chartered accountant for his pioneering role in the profession, and extolled him for the honours and pride he brought to Nigeria and Africa.

Okowa lauded his outstanding contributions to the growth and vibrancy of accounting profession in Nigeria and Africa at large.

The governor commended him for blazing the trail in establishing legacy institutions that have continued to play significant roles in the nation's economy.

"Your untiring efforts as one of the first professionals in Africa distinguishes you as a thoroughbred professional, seasoned administrator and consummate entrepreneur," the statement said.

"Your contributions as founding member and the first President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and how you championed the establishment of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in 1960 have remained commendable and worthy of emulation.

"Nigerians are indeed proud of your great accomplishment and you will remain an institution and a model as you have remained a respectable voice in bridge-builder in the country".

The governor prayed God's protection and sound health for Williams.