The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Lagos State Public Service Chapter and Ifako-Ijaiye & District Society have paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the State Auditor-General, Lagos State.
Eko Hot News reports that the visit was aimed at strengthening professional ties and promoting closer collaboration between ICAN and the Office of the State Auditor-General.
The delegation was received by the Acting State Auditor-General, Dr. Olufunke Omolara Tayo-Makanjuola.
Tayo-Makanjuola welcomed the ICAN representatives and appreciated them for the visit.
She reaffirmed the office’s commitment to maintaining a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship with the professional body.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both organisations to discuss areas of mutual interest within the public sector accounting and auditing profession.
The ICAN delegation was led by Mrs. Suarau Oluwatoyin, FCA, representing the Lagos State Public Service Chapter.
Mr. Olofinsawe Phillips Alaba, FCA, represented the Ifako-Ijaiye & District Society during the visit.
The representatives said the engagement was part of efforts to strengthen professional relationships between ICAN and the Office of the State Auditor-General.
They also highlighted the importance of greater cooperation in promoting accountability within public financial management.
The delegation stressed the value of professionalism and excellence in the management of public resources.
According to the representatives, sustained professional engagement can contribute to improved standards in accounting and auditing practices.
The visit also provided an avenue for both sides to explore ways of strengthening the accounting profession within the Lagos State public service.
A major highlight of the engagement was the decoration of the Acting State Auditor-General by the ICAN delegation.
The decoration recognised Tayo-Makanjuola’s professional standing and her affiliation with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
The gesture further reflected the professional connection between the Acting Auditor-General and the institute.
Both parties expressed support for continued engagement in areas that can strengthen public sector financial management.
They noted that effective accounting and auditing practices are important to promoting transparency and accountability in government operations.
The collaboration is also expected to encourage the exchange of professional knowledge and experience.
For the Office of the State Auditor-General, continued engagement with professional bodies can support efforts to maintain high standards in public sector auditing.
For ICAN, stronger relationships with government institutions provide opportunities to contribute professional expertise to public financial management.
The meeting therefore reinforced the shared responsibility of professional institutions and government agencies in promoting sound financial practices.
The participants also emphasised the importance of maintaining professional standards across the public sector.
They expressed confidence that continued collaboration would contribute positively to the development of accounting and auditing practices in Lagos State.
The visit ended on a positive note, with both organisations reaffirming their commitment to sustained professional engagement.
They agreed that stronger cooperation would help advance the standards of public sector accounting and auditing.
The engagement also highlighted the role of professional bodies such as ICAN in supporting effective financial management within government institutions.
Through continued dialogue and knowledge sharing, both sides are expected to explore additional opportunities for collaboration.
The Office of the State Auditor-General remains an important institution in promoting accountability and responsible management of public resources.
ICAN, through its professional network, also continues to promote ethical standards and competence among accounting professionals.
The courtesy visit therefore provided a platform for both organisations to reinforce their shared commitment to professional excellence.
It also strengthened the relationship between the ICAN chapters and the Lagos State public auditing institution.
The parties expressed their readiness to sustain the relationship and pursue initiatives that can benefit the wider public sector.
The engagement is expected to contribute to ongoing efforts to improve financial accountability and professional standards across Lagos State.
