Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged accountants in the state’s public service to enhance their analytical capabilities and contribute more effectively to the public finance system.
According to a statement by the Director, Public Affairs, State Treasury Office, Lagos State, Mrs. Lanihun-Ajala, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised the importance of upskilling to ensure adherence to regulatory processes, noting that these efforts will help create greater value and promote sustainable accounting practices.
The governor gave the charge while delivering his keynote address at the 15th Annual Public Lecture and Investiture of new Executive Committee members of the Lagos Public Service Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held recently, with the theme: ‘The Future of the Accounting Profession: What Every Public Accountant Must Know About Sustainability Accounting’.