Brief Profile of Ibadan District Society of ICAN
Ibadan & District Society of ICAN is one of the earliest district societies to be formed after the premier district, Lagos & district society. It is a prominent and formidable district society by all standards. The history of the district society which chronicles its formation, membership, activities, achievements and contributions to the profession and the society is provided hereunder.
Introduction
The idea of setting up Ibadan & district society of ICAN was mooted in 1971 by some of the founding members of the Institute residing in Ibadan at that time.
Some of these distinguished members include; Late Dr. Z.O. Ososanya, Late Chief S.K. Ekundayo, Sir (Chief) S.O. Oguntimehin, Late Prof. C.S. Ola, Late Mr. Aye Anthony Aneni, Late Mr. Duro ALalade, Late Otunba Joseph Idowu Gbotosho etc. They held series of meetings at the premises of former Z.O.Ososanya & Co (Chartered Accountants) to discuss the modalities and procedures to actualize their collective decision.
They elected Chief S.K. Ekundayo as the pioneer Chairman of the district and other officers to assist him achieve their objectives. The district was formally inaugurated in August, 1972 by then President of ICAN, Chief Musiliu Anibaba FCA.