Collaborate with FG in fight against corruption, Oyetola tells accountants

The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has called on accountants in the country to collaborate with the Federal Government in its bid to rid the nation of corruption and turn the economy around.

Oyetola made the call on Tuesday in Osogbo at the opening ceremony of the 6th Session of Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).

The governor noted that "the war against corruption and the resolve to revitalise the economy can only be won when all hands are on deck at the institutional and personal levels and ANAN occupies the forefront in this task."

He appreciated members of Accounting body for their contributions to the nation's economy, just as he also lauded the Osun members of the association for their contributions to Osun public service and the private establishments in the State.

"ANAN is a strong stakeholder in the nation’s economy. Consequently, I charge members of the Association to continue to uphold standard and best practices so that it can continue to contribute meaningfully to the economy and compete with its national and international peers," the governor said.

Oyetola also charged the accountants to uphold professionalism and integrity, which he said, are central to the accounting profession, while urging the association to flush out the bad eggs in the profession. 

"New entrants into the accounting profession are its strength and hope. There is therefore a need to ensure that the best hands are recruited into the profession. Senior members must endeavour to mentor the younger ones in order to sustain the integrity of the profession."