Education
Just In: ICAN inaugurates FIRS chapter, hails Adedeji’s leadership of tax agency
Just In: ICAN inaugurates FIRS chapter, hails Adedeji’s leadership of tax agency
The president, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Davidson Alaribe, on Tuesday, inaugurated a chapter of the body for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), charging officers of the chapter to continue to uphold high ethical standards associated with the profession.
FIRS has over 2,800 ICAN members out of 66,000.. Alaribe, while speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, said the significance of the chapter of ICAN at FIRS is founded on the tax agency being the largest employer of chartered accountants in the country.
A statement by Sikiru Akinola, technical assistant (Media) to the FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, quoted the ICAN president to have said that out of the 66,000 chartered accountants in the country today, more than 2,800 are in FIRS, the largest by any government agency.
Alaribe commended the FIRS chairman, Zacch Adedeji, for leading the transformation of the agency that is now vital to the country’s economic development by making revenue available to the three tiers of government to finance major projects.
Assuring the FIRS chapter of constant support, he tasked the pioneer officers to actively engage members to establish a strong foundation for the chapter and also ensure the elevation of its profile.
The FIRS chairman, who was represented at the event by the Coordinating Director, Medium Taxpayers Group, Dr Dick Irri, charged the leaders of the ICAN chapter to continue to display high ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
Adedeji, who is a Fellow of ICAN himself, said he gave the approval for the establishment of the unit as a result of the critical roles chartered accountants play for Nigeria, particularly at FIRS.
“ICAN is dear to me in many ways. Apart from being a fellow of ICAN, we have close to 3,000 ICAN members working in FIRS. I like to tell you that all your members have always upheld the core values of ICAN. They have set standards others are working to catch up with.
This event is a great avenue to advocate the cause of accounting at FIRS. The quality of the people in the executives says it all. There is no denying the fact that ICAN members in FIRS are blazing the trail as we have the highest number of chartered accountants in Nigeria,” he said.
In her acceptance speech, the pioneer chairperson of the FIRS branch, Dr Josephine Onyia, thanked Adedeji and the management of FIRS for the support and endorsement of the new leaders.
“As members of a noble profession like ours, we are crucial in upholding financial integrity, fostering economic advancement and promoting trust within the business community.
“I am honoured to be the pioneer chairman of the ICAN-FIRS chapter, which comprises many chartered accountants who stand for these core values and contribute actively to the advancement of the accounting profession and revenue collection for national development,” she said.
She promised to foster a lifelong learning and professional development culture, ensuring members have access to the requisite resources and support necessary to excel in an ever-changing environment.

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Other officers of the unit include Mrs Adenike Adegoke, who is the Vice-Chairperson; Abdurauf Aderemi, General Secretary; Mrs Patricia Ofili, Treasurer; Mr Aduka Borr, Publicity Secretary, and others.
Crime
Koso Grammar School at 50th: ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Clubs in Five Schools to Marks Anniversary
Koso Grammar School at 50th: ICPC Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Clubs in Five Schools to Marks Anniversary
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday inaugurated its National Schools Integrity Programme (NSIP) and Students’ Anti-Corruption Clubs (SACs) in Koso Community Grammar School, Iseyin, and four other secondary schools, timing the exercise to coincide with Koso’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
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The dual event drew government officials, traditional rulers, teachers, alumni and students, with goodwill messages centred on character development, integrity, responsible citizenship and anti-corruption awareness.
In a video message, the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, congratulated Koso Community Grammar School on 50 years of service, describing the milestone as an opportunity to celebrate not just its history, but also the values it had instilled in generations of students.
While the Commission is widely known for its investigative, preventive and enforcement functions, he said, tackling corruption also requires shaping the values, attitudes and choices that influence individual behaviour.
He said the NSIP was designed to give young Nigerians “the values, knowledge and courage to recognise, reject and resist corrupt practices,” noting that corruption extends beyond the misuse of public funds to include dishonesty, examination malpractice, bribery, cheating, deception and abuse of trust.
With the clubs now inaugurated across the five schools, members will take part in continuous value-based activities and can progress into Anti-Corruption Vanguards at the tertiary level and later into Anti-Corruption Community Development Service (CDS) groups in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Chairman said the goal was not to frighten children with tales of corruption, but to prepare them to make responsible choices, urging students to reject dishonest shortcuts because, in his words, “a certificate obtained through dishonesty cannot build a successful nation.”
Koso’s selection for the inauguration also tied into the ICPC’s MAMMILL — My Alma Mater, My Integrity Legacy — initiative, as the school is the alma mater of the Commission’s Director of Public Education, Mr. Demola Bakare, FSI.
Bakare told the students that he once sat in the same classrooms and regarded the school as proof that the classroom could be a starting point for national service.
He urged the students to pursue their ambitions diligently, avoid examination malpractice and cheating, and recognise that sound character must accompany academic achievement.
He also encouraged them to remain focused on their dreams while resisting shortcuts and other practices that could undermine their future.
In his welcome address, the President of the Alumni Association, Chief Taofeeq Adegboyega Adeyoke, FCA, thanked the Oyo State Government, traditional institution, teachers and alumni for their support.
He noted that the school, founded in 1976, had produced graduates across public service, the military, industry and academia, and appealed for continued support for the development of the institution.

Koso Grammar School
The Principal, Mr. Raheem Sule Ademola, commended the Alumni Association for its past contributions and appealed for further support towards perimeter fencing, construction of an auditorium and provision of science laboratory equipment.
He also urged the students to remain focused on their studies, pursue academic excellence and uphold the good reputation of the school.
The ICPC reaffirmed its commitment to preventive anti-corruption education through the NSIP, SACs and MAMMILL, while congratulating Koso Community Grammar School on its Golden Jubilee.
The Commission also called for sustained collaboration among schools, families, alumni, government institutions and communities in nurturing a generation of young Nigerians committed to integrity, accountability and responsible citizenship.
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Education
IGP Disu Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Alma Mater, St. Gregory’s College
IGP Disu Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Alma Mater, St. Gregory’s College
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, was today, 26th September 2026, honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association at a grand reception held in Lagos State.
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The IGP was honoured alongside the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso at the event, which celebrated distinguished old boys who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields of national service and leadership.
The award recognised the IGP’s distinguished career in public service, leadership and over three decades of service to the Nigeria Police Force, as well as his professional accomplishments since leaving St. Gregory’s College, where he completed his secondary education in 1985.
The recognition highlighted the IGP’s journey through frontline policing, criminal investigation, intelligence operations, international peacekeeping and senior command responsibilities. Since joining the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992, he has served in several operational and leadership capacities, including as Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad, Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Commissioner of Police, and in other senior responsibilities before his appointment as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police in February 2026.
The award also acknowledged the IGP’s continued emphasis on professionalism, intelligence-led policing, accountability, personnel welfare, community partnership and the responsible deployment of technology in strengthening policing and public safety.
The IGP expressed appreciation to the St. Gregory’s College Old Boys Association for the honour, describing the recognition by his alma mater as particularly significant. He reaffirmed his commitment to serving the country with integrity and to strengthening the Nigeria Police Force as a professional, accountable and people-centred institution.

Alma Mater, St. Gregory’s College
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to promoting exemplary leadership, professionalism and dedicated service, while recognising the importance of values, education and mentorship in shaping officers who contribute meaningfully to national development.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
26th September 2026
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Education
NACOLM Students Witness NAF Special Forces Combat Display in Bauchi During Study Tour Visit
NACOLM Students Witness NAF Special Forces Combat Display in Bauchi During Study Tour Visit
Students of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Lagos, have witnessed the combat capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Regiment Special Forces during a study tour of the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA), Bauchi. The visit provided practical exposure to the employment of Special Forces in contemporary military operations.
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Welcoming the delegation, the Commandant of RTCA, Squadron Leader Edeama Akpan, highlighted the Centre’s mandate to train and develop NAF Regiment Special Forces personnel, while also providing specialised training for sister Services and other security agencies to enhance joint operational effectiveness.
The students subsequently witnessed a combat demonstration featuring tactical manoeuvre, target engagement, casualty evacuation and coordinated combat operations in a simulated security environment.

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The demonstration provided valuable insight into the precision, teamwork and readiness required for Special Forces operations, while underscoring the NAF’s commitment to realistic training and inter-Service collaboration in support of national security.
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