, in a statement through his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, described the luminary as an epitome of “integrity, resilience and resourcefulness which was amply demonstrated when he established the first accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co … in 1952.”
Mr Tinubu, himself an accountant by training, acknowledged the inimitable contributions of Mr Williams to public service notably as the chair of Federal Income Tax Appeal Commission, chair of the Public Service Review Panel that fixed the anomalies in the Udoji Salary Review Commission, member of the Board of Trustees of the Commonwealth Foundation and member of the Coker Commission of Inquiry into the Statutory Corporations of the old Western Region.
“His reflections and piercing insights and insistence for truth and accountability cannot but inspire you. I often admired his calm mien and disposition and when I asked a friend, “why is he always so calm, composed and methodical? He answered, “It is because he has strong internal antenna for controls!” he said.
“His significant role in establishing the first indigenous chartered accounting firm in Africa, as well as his instrumental involvement in the formation of institutions like the Nigeria Stock Exchange and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria will not be forgotten.”, “Pa Akintola Williams is our mentor in the profession.
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