Miss Faith Aduragbemi Olabisi, an 18-year-old Accounting student at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has qualified as a chartered accountant.
According to the university’s bulletin, this achievement reflects the exceptional standards of education at UNILORIN.
The statement also noted that Olabisi was among the successful candidates in the November 2024 professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Miss Olabisi expressed her excitement, stating that becoming a chartered accountant as soon as possible had always been her dream.
She also appreciated the support of her lecturers and mother, whose encouragement and guidance played a crucial role in her achievement at such a young age.
The acting head of the Department of Accounting, Dr. Segun Abogun, praised Miss Olabisi’s achievement, describing it as outstanding.
He noted that she was among several students from the department who passed the ICAN professional examinations last year.
Dr. Abogun encouraged Miss Olabisi and her peers to serve as role models, inspiring more students to qualify as chartered accountants even before graduating.
Vice Chancellor Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, expressed his delight at Miss Olabisi’s remarkable achievement.
In a statement by the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, the VC noted that he was not surprised by her success, as UNILORIN has a history of producing record-breaking professionals among its students, staff, and alumni.
Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, who also serves as the Secretary-General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU), attributed UNILORIN’s status as the nation’s most sought-after university to outstanding performances like Miss Olabisi’s and the institution’s enduring peace.
He congratulated Miss Olabisi for making her family, institution, and womanhood proud, urging her to remain dedicated to her studies and serve as a role model in both learning and character.
The VC also encouraged other students to follow her example in pursuing academic and professional excellence.