Buhari Congratulates Chief Akintola Williams At 103 Years

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family and friends of renowned accountant, Chief Akintola Williams, to celebrate his 103rd birthday.

Further, President Buhari appreciated God for grace of long life, strength and impact, particularly in service to the country.

He felicitated with Chief Williams for scoring many firsts, which brought the spotlight to Nigeria and Africa, being the first Nigerian to qualify as a chartered accountant in England in 1949, and starting the first indigenous chartered accounting firm in Africa in 1952.

The President notes other historic achievements of the chartered accountant in establishing 
Association of Accountants in Nigeria in 1960 with the goal of training accountants, being a founding member and first President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and full involvement in setting up the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

On his 103rd birthday, President Buhari acknowledged the many recognitions and awards Chief Williams has received, including appointment as Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1997.

As President Buhari continues to rejoice with the chartered accountant, he prays for his wellbeing.