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REPORTER'S DIARY: How 'Korope' Drivers Endanger The Lives of Passengers in Osogbo

A korope showing a deflating front tyre  Following two separate incidents where drivers of commercial transportation minibuses, popularly called 'Korope' failed to observe safety standard, this reporter decided to write in order to alert the concerned authorities and the public on how some 'Korope' drivers in Osogbo are beginning to endanger the lives of their passengers in Osogbo, Osun state capital. If adequate safety measures are taken, road accidents can occasionally be avoided. However, when safety regulations are disregarded, avoidable incidents can turn into fatal accidents for drivers and other road users. In Osogbo, the Osun state capital, 'Korope' is a name given to an eight-seater minibus that is used for public transportation. The minibuses play a major role in the public transport system in Osogbo, as many passengers depend on them for movement from one place to another. This commercial minibus also helps businessmen and women in conveying their goo...
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ICAN Confirms Akintola William’s Death

 


The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, has confirmed the death of Akintola Williams, who became Africa’s first chartered accountant at age 30.

A source from the Institute said the President and the Registrar of ICAN are presently not in town but explained that a visit was made to the home of the deceased to confirm the news of his death.

Williams, who played a leading role in establishing the Association of Accountants in Nigeria in 1960, with the goal of training accountants, served as the first president of the association and also as the pioneer president of ICAN.

In recognition of his hardwork in the development of accountancy and contributions to the economic growth of Nigeria, he was honoured by the Nigerian government with the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 1982 and Commander of Federal Republic (CFR) in 2001.

The Nigeria-Britain Association presented awards to Williams, alongside John Kufuor, ex-President of Ghana, for their contributions to democracy and development, on May 8, 2011, among other award and recognition.

Williams was born on August 9, 1919, into the family of Thomas Ekundayo Williams.

He had his primary education at Olowogbowo Methodist Primary School, Lagos in the 1930s and attended the CMS Grammar School, Lagos, for his secondary education.

As a result of his academic brilliance, he won a UAC scholarship for his higher education at the Yaba Higher College where he obtained a diploma in commerce.

Afterwards, he then proceeded to the University of London in 1944 to study banking and finance where he graduated with a bachelor of commerce degree in 1946.

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