SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Nigerian student, Osasere Okundaye, has become the youngest chartered accountant in Nigeria, setting a new milestone in the country’s accounting profession.
News Point Nigeria reports that the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, congratulated Okundaye on the historic achievement in a statement issued on Monday, describing her success as an inspiration to young Nigerians.
Olawande commended the teenager for her hard work, discipline, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
According to the minister, Okundaye’s academic accomplishment has positioned her as a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youths.
“I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant at just 16 years of age,” the statement read.
“This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Osasere has distinguished herself as a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youth. Her accomplishment reminds us that with determination, dedication, and the right support, young Nigerians can break barriers, set new records, and inspire a generation to dream bigger and strive for excellence.”
The minister also congratulated the young accountant’s parents, family, teachers, mentors, and everyone who contributed to her success.
“I also congratulate her parents, family, teachers, mentors, and everyone who has supported and guided her journey. Their encouragement, sacrifices, and belief in her abilities have undoubtedly contributed to this exceptional success,” he added.
Olawande further reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s commitment to implementing policies and programmes that empower young Nigerians to realise their full potential.
“As the Federal Ministry of Youth Development continues to champion policies and programmes that empower young people to realise their full potential, Osasere’s achievement reinforces our confidence that the future of Nigeria is bright in the hands of focused, determined, and talented young citizens,” he said.
Okundaye’s achievement comes a year after Temilola Blossom Arise, an 18-year-old student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), successfully passed the professional stage examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Arise, a student in the Department of Economics, passed all five of her examination papers to become a chartered accountant.