Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, on Monday, joined top financial experts, policymakers, and business leaders at the 55th Annual Accountants’ Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The week-long conference, which runs from October 6 to 10, 2025, is themed “Building Resilience: Aligning Reforms for Nigeria’s Development.” The event aims to strengthen professional accountability and promote economic resilience through reform-driven strategies that support Nigeria’s long-term growth.
The gathering provides a strategic platform for participants to share insights on global financial trends, regulatory changes, and innovative practices that can drive transparency and efficiency in both public and private institutions. It also offers a rare opportunity for networking and collaboration among stakeholders in the financial and governance sectors.
Panel discussions formed a key part of the conference, featuring presentations from leading experts on fiscal discipline, public accountability, and sustainable reforms. The deliberations highlighted ICAN’s continued leadership in advancing financial integrity and good governance across Nigeria.
Governor Radda’s attendance underscores his administration’s dedication to promoting transparency, accountability, and partnership with professional organizations in pursuit of Katsina State’s economic reform agenda.
Among the prominent figures at the conference were the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; Chief of Staff to the Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Abdulkadir Nasir Mamman; and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor, Abdullahi Aliyu Turaji, along with several renowned accountants and dignitaries from across the country.