End of an Era As Nigeria’s Doyen of Accountancy Profession, Akintola Williams, Dies At 104

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  • Nigerians React, Pay tributes

By Ken Afor 

It is the end of an era as Nigeria’s doyen of accounting, Pa Akintola Williams, died at the age of 104.

Pa Williams died in his sleep in the early hours of today, Monday, September 11, 2023.

He was the country’s first indigenous chartered accountant, who pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession.

Many Nigerians are reacting to the news of his death.

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili:
In a post shared by Dr. Oby Ezekwesili on the microblogging platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, she reminisced about being under the tutelage of the late accounting icon as a young accountant at Deloitte & Touché Akintola Williams accounting firm.

“Praise God for the legend that was the doyen of the accountancy profession in Africa, Pa Akintola Williams. He had only some weeks ago celebrated his 104th birthday and has now passed on to the great beyond,” Dr Ezekwesili tweeted.

“As young trainees in our days at Deloitte & Touché Akintola Williams, to be in his presence felt like one had already attained Greatness. #Unforgettable impact on our lives then and after.

” May God comfort children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and wider families as well as the Alum of the great Accountancy practice he founded.”

Mrs Marcella Iyitor, Lagos-based PR Consultant:

“Pa Akintola Williams was an incomparable icon who bladed an uncommon trail in the nation’s accounting profession. He was integrity personified and would remain a beacon for our current and future accountants.”

More reactions later….

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