By,giwa alex, Jos

The Association of National Accountants of Nigerian (ANAN) has appointed Dr. Friday  Effiong Akpan,  FCNA  as the Director General of its training arm, the Nigerian College of Accountancy (NCA), Kwall , Bassa LGA, Near Jos.

Dr. Friday E. Akpan, who is the 9th Director General, assumed office on September 1st, 2022, and commenced official duties  with two inaugural meetings with Management and General staff on same day, essentially to brief staff of his strategic plan for the College. 

The appointment of the New Director General of the ANAN is contained in a press statement dated 2nd September,2022, signed by the college PRO, Cyril Umoh and made available to this medium in Jos.

The letter of appointment signed by Dr. K. O. Fasua , the Chief Executive Officer( CEO) of the ANAN, stated thus ,We are pleased to inform you of your successful performance at the interview and to offer you a full-time appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian College of Accountancy, Kwall, near Jos,  Plateau State for the period of 21

  years   with effect from 1st September, 2022.”

The letter of appointment further stated: “This Appointment will be subject to the laws establishing Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN, Employees Conditions of Service and other conditions as the Governing Council may determine from time to time”

Dr. Akpan took over from Mr. Jonathan Chijioke Nwagboso, FCNA, who served as  Acting Director General of the College for five Months, after Dr. K. O. Fasua , FCNA, had Vacated the office as a substantive Director General.

Dr F.E. Akpan can rightly be described as a homegrown Director General as he has served the College in many capacities, the last one being Director, Centre for financial and Accounting Research (CEFAR)

Dr. Akpan,  a fellow of ANAN and CITN, holds a PhD  in Accounting and Finance and is a member of many professional bodies.