Nigeria’s revered accounting luminary, Pa Akintola Williams, has peacefully passed away at the remarkable age of 104.
The distinguished figure in the world of finance and accounting drew his final breath in the early hours of Monday, September 11, 2023.
Pa Akintola Williams held the distinction of being Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant, playing an instrumental role in pioneering and shaping the nation’s accounting profession.
Born in 1919, he dedicated his life to advancing Nigeria’s financial sector.
His journey began with the pursuit of accounting at the University of London, culminating in his qualification as a chartered accountant in 1947.
Upon returning to Nigeria, Pa Williams established his accounting firm, Akintola Williams & Co., a firm that would eventually become Deloitte & Touche, in 1952.
Beyond his accomplished career, Pa Akintola Williams was a passionate advocate for the development of the accounting profession in Nigeria.
He was a founding member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), where he served as president from 1963 to 1965.
Additionally, he held a role on the National Board of Accountants and Auditors.
Throughout his life, Pa Williams received numerous awards and honours in recognition of his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s financial landscape.
These accolades included the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) and the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM).
Furthermore, he held the distinction of being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
