Embrace Global Best Practices, Ondo Speaker Charges Auditors

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, has charged the leadership of the Association of Public Service Auditors of Nigeria (APSAN), Ondo State Chapter, to transform the auditing profession in line with global best practices.

Oladiji gave the charge while receiving the executives of the association at the Assembly Complex in Akure. He noted that the analogue system of auditing has become obsolete, urging the newly inaugurated executives to promote modern auditing standards capable of meeting global expectations.

The Speaker reiterated the commitment of the legislative arm of government to providing the necessary support that will strengthen the auditing system and enable auditors to carry out their responsibilities more effectively and efficiently.

Earlier in his address, the State Chairman of APSAN, Ondo State Chapter, Mr Iyantan Olorunwa, said the visit was necessary to appreciate the Speaker and members of the Assembly for their support during the passage of the Audit Bill recently approved by the House.

He also noted that the visit provided an opportunity to formally introduce the association and its newly inaugurated executives to the leadership of the Assembly.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the visit, Olorunwa explained that the association is newly established in the state and is committed to strengthening the professional capacity of its members.

According to him, APSAN has already organised a series of training programmes for its members, particularly on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in auditing, aimed at introducing innovation and improving efficiency in the auditing system.

In his vote of thanks, the Clerk of the House, Barr. Benjamin Jayeola, appreciated the Speaker for creating time to receive the delegation despite his tight schedule.

He advised the visitors to take advantage of the Speaker’s assurance that his doors remain open and that the Assembly is ready to support initiatives that will enhance effective auditing in the state.