The Founder of Omituntun Benedict Foundation, Chief Benedict Akika has added to his Award of Excellence conferred by The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Oyo State Branch, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to human resource management and his unwavering commitment to integrity.
The prestigious award was presented to him alongside the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon Mudashiru Kamorudeen and others by the Oyo State leadership of ANAN, a professional accounting body founded in 1979 and chartered by Act 1993 (now Cap A26 LFN 2004), as part of its ongoing efforts to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and ethical leadership across sectors.
According to the citation, Chief Akika Benedict, of Delight Estate, Idi Ape, Olohunda Road, Ibadan, was honoured for his valuable input in strengthening human capital development, promoting ethical standards, and supporting institutional growth through principled leadership.
In addresses during the event made available to 9ja News 24/7, representatives of ANAN Oyo State Branch described the award recipients worthy of whose record of service and integrity continues to inspire professionals and community leaders alike. They noted that the award reflects ANAN’s resolve to recognise individuals whose contributions positively impact management practices and societal development.
In his response, Agbaakin Benedict Akika expressed gratitude to ANAN for the honour, dedicating the award to teamwork, discipline, and the shared values of integrity and service. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that advance professional excellence and human capacity development in Oyo State and beyond.
The award ceremony, dated December 17, 2025, underscores ANAN Oyo State Branch’s role in promoting accountability, professionalism, and recognition of merit across Nigeria’s public and private sectors.
