Mr. Ojo Ayodele Bags Award From Ondo State Accountants’ Forum
Mr. Ojo Ayodele Francis, a retired director in the office of Accountant General of Ondo State and Chairman of National Accountants, Ondo State branch whose impacts cannot be overemphasized being a courageous man and for his consistent fight for the progress of his profession has been honoured by Ondo State Accountants’Forum.
Mr. Ojo Ayodele was honoured among other notable Nigerians at the grand finale of the 2024 Accountants Week held at Multipurpose Hall of Ondo State House Corporation, Ijapo, Akure on Saturday 11th of May, 2024 as digintaries from all walks of life graced the occasion.
Some of the digintaries that spoke with the Democrat News Magazine, said occasion was a good one as it was full of many educative highlights.
They pointed out that Ondo State Accountants’ Forum under the leadership of Comrade Adekanbi Ayodele Thompson has done well for honouring eminent People that served well in various capacities before their retirements.
While speaking with journalists after he received award, Mr. Ojo Ayodele Francis described award as a welcome development that will spur him to do more for the system.
Ayodele pointed out that since ODSG granted bifurcation for the members of Accountants’ Forum he called on the leadership of the association to pursue the welfare of members.
His award as most outstanding leader concided with his birthday as entire members of the Forum rejoiced with him.
Ojo Ayodele Francis joined the service of Ondo State at age of 22 in 1987 and served in various ministries and rose through the ranks before he finally bowed out as a director from the office of Accountant General of Ondo State.
He had OND, HND, PGD in Financial Management from the University of Ado Ekiti (UNAD) and MBA from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA).
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, a member of Institute of Certified Accountants of Nigeria, member Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), member of Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners, Associate Member, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) and Fellow of Certified National Accountants (FCNA).