By; SANI ALIYU, Zaria
Training and retraining of professional accountants in Nigeria has been advocated to enhance service delivery.
Dr. Muhammad Sani Uwais made the call while speaking at the International Accountants Day celebration organized by the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) Zaria Division, held at the NITT Zaria.
He said, accounting is a profession that needs to be observed and followed professionally.
Dr. Sani Uwais who is the chairman of Committee of Bursars of Federal Colleges of Education of Nigeria, said that the training and retraining would definitely refresh their minds in discharging their duties.
Uwais who is the Garkuwan Kudun Zazzau, advised the leadership of the association to maintain the lecture series on quarterly basis, instead of an annual event.
He called on members to ensure they join the global trend by digitizing their profession.
The guest lecturer, Dr.Muhammad Mustapha Bagudo of the Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, charged ANAN to digitize their professional activities as the world goes digital.
Bagudo lamented the continuous working under old system of accounting, instead of going digital at the internet facilities have changed the whole system.globally.
He called for a change in both teaching and practicing from old to the new generation system.
In her remarks, the Zaria Division of ANAN leader, Madam Naomi Goje expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation by the members in ensuring the success of the programme.
