Nigeria's esteemed accounting figurehead, Pa Akintola Williams, has passed away in a heart-wrenching development. The news of his demise emerged earlier today.

Celebrating his most recent birthday on the 9th of August, Pa Akintola was the first Nigerian to attain Chartered Accountant status. His monumental contributions to the accounting profession in Nigeria extended to serving as the inaugural president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Additionally, he played a pivotal role in establishing the association of accountants in Nigeria in 1960, with a steadfast commitment to the training and development of accountants in the country. Pa Akintola's legacy in the field of accounting will forever be remembered and revered.