The United Bank for Africa Plc and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria have agreed to deepen collaboration and innovation between both institutions.
The parties revealed that the agreement came to light when the bank hosted the 60th President of ICAN, Davidson Alaribe, recently.
The meeting signalled a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two institutions, as they explored strategic partnerships aimed at driving mutual growth and development in the financial and accounting sectors.
UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, who welcomed the ICAN President and his delegation, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership and assured that the bank is ready and willing to support the institution in its drive for excellence.
He said, “UBA is proud to be home to a significant number of ICAN members, whose expertise has been instrumental to our success as Africa’s global bank. This visit reaffirms our shared commitment to excellence and innovation.
“We are particularly excited about potential collaboration in the Graduate Management Accelerated Programme training initiatives and other business opportunities that will create a win-win for both organisations.”
In his comments, the ICAN president said, “UBA is not just a financial powerhouse in Nigeria but a global leader with a strong presence across Africa and beyond. ICAN recognises the immense value UBA brings to the table, and we are excited to explore opportunities for collaboration in areas such as capacity building, professional development, and business expansion. This partnership will undoubtedly benefit our members and the broader financial ecosystem.”
The discussions also focused on several key areas of collaboration in capacity building, joint training programmes to enhance the skills of accounting professionals and UBA staff, collaborating on initiatives to promote ethical standards, financial literacy, and best practices in accounting and finance, and setting up a branch of ICAN at the UBA House.
The delegation comprised distinguished members of the institute’s council and executive team, including ICAN Council Member Dr Oluseyi Olanrewaju, ICAN’s Honorary Treasurer Mr Biodun Adedeji, Registrar/Chief Executive of ICAN Dr Lanre Olasunkanmi and others.
This historic meeting marks a significant milestone in the relationship between UBA and ICAN, two institutions committed to driving excellence and innovation in the financial and accounting professions. Both parties expressed optimism about the future and pledged to work closely to achieve their shared goals.
