Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has urged members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to leverage on their expertise to develop innovative solutions to address the economic challenges in the country.
The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu stated this while declaring open the 19th Eastern Zonal Accountants Conference on the theme:” Beyond Nigeria’s Economic Crisis, unlocking Opportunities for Growth.held at International Conference Center, Umuahia.
Governor Otti advised them as professionals to know that they have critical role to play in shaping the economic destiny of the nation.
He called on them to think outside the box by embracing innovation and creativity to drive growth and development of our country.
In his address the President of ICAN, Chief Davidson Alaribe , thanked the Governor of the State, Dr. Alex Otti for the giant strides he has recorded in all the sectors of the state’s economy stressing that the theme of the 19th conference is a wake-up call to action for policymakers, business leaders and individuals to work together to address the economic challenges facing the country by unlocking Opportunities for growth and development.
In his remark, the 19th Eastern Zonal conference chairman Mr Michael Ibe appreciated God for granting this year’s event which according to him affords accountants the opportunity to gather together and come up with ideas that would help unlock opportunities for growth of the country .
