History as 16-year-old Osasere Okundaye becomes Nigeria’s youngest Chartered Accountant

Osasere Okundaye has broken records to become the youngest qualified chartered accountant from Nigeria through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at the young age of 16 years old.

Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande commended this exceptional feat achieved on Monday as a perfect example of what dedication and hard work can accomplish.

Olawande referred to Osasere Okundaye as “the embodiment of what is possible for our young men and women” and expressed hopes that the girl will encourage others to dream big, stay focused and aim high.

The minister further acknowledged the individuals behind this feat, including the parents, teachers and mentors of the girl and highlighted that their faith in her and contributions towards her success cannot be understated.

This opportunity was used by the minister to re-emphasize the commitment of his ministry in providing platforms for the development of skills and talents of Nigerian youths.

It is worth noting that Okundaye has broken a record set in 2022 by Jonathan Adewale who was the youngest chartered accountant in Nigeria at the age of 17 years.