The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye on becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant.
In a statement issued on Monday, the minister described the achievement as a testament to hard work, discipline, resilience and a commitment to excellence.
Key Highlights:
- Minister Ayodele Olawande congratulated 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye.
- She became Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant.
- He praised her hard work, discipline, and determination.
- He also commended her parents, teachers, and mentors.
- Okundaye broke the previous record set by Jonathan Adewale at 17.
“I heartily congratulate Miss Osasere Okundaye on her outstanding achievement of becoming Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at just 16 years of age.
“This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” Olawande said.
He noted that Okundaye’s accomplishment demonstrates the immense potential of Nigerian youths and serves as an inspiration for others to pursue excellence.
According to the minister, her success shows that with determination, dedication and the right support, young Nigerians can overcome barriers, achieve exceptional milestones and inspire others.
Olawande also commended her parents, family, teachers and mentors for their role in supporting her academic and professional journey.
“I also congratulate her parents, family, teachers, mentors and everyone who has supported and guided her journey.
“Their encouragement, sacrifices and belief in her abilities have undoubtedly contributed to this exceptional success,” he added.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through programmes and policies designed to help them realise their full potential.
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He expressed confidence that Okundaye’s achievement reflects the bright future of the country in the hands of focused, determined and talented young people.
“Okundaye’s achievement reinforces our confidence that the future of Nigeria is bright in the hands of focused, determined and talented young citizens,” he said.
Okundaye earned the distinction after successfully qualifying as a chartered accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), becoming the youngest person in the country’s history to attain the professional qualification.
Her achievement surpasses the previous record set in 2022, by Jonathan Adewale, who became Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 17 after completing the rigorous ICAN professional examinations.
The ICAN qualification is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most demanding professional certifications and is typically earned by graduates and professionals after several years of study and examinations.
