16-year-old Osasere Okundaye becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant

By Ola Kay

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has congratulated Osasere Okundaye emergence as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 16.

In a statement on Monday, the minister described the teenager’s achievement as a remarkable testament to hard work, discipline, resilience and commitment to excellence.

The minister said: “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 emphasized that Okundaye, by the feat, had become a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youths, stressing that her achievement should inspire others to pursue excellence.

“Osasere has distinguished herself as a shining example of the limitless potential of Nigerian youth. Her accomplishment reminds us that with determination, dedication, and the right support, young Nigerians can break barriers, set new records, and inspire a generation to dream bigger and strive for excellence,” the minister added.

He went ahead to extend warm congratulations to Osasere parents, family, teachers and mentors for lending their support.

“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 said.

Olawande used the opportunity to restate the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s commitment to empowering young Nigerians through programmes towards helping them realise their potential.

“Osasere’s achievement reinforces our confidence that the future of Nigeria is bright in the hands of focused, determined, and talented young citizens,” and the young achiever success in the future ahead, while also expressing hope that her story would inspire millions of young Nigerians.

Okundaye qualified as a chartered accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, after her remarkable performance in the ICAN examination, becoming the youngest person to achieve the professional qualification in the country.

Her achievement now tops the previous record by Jonathan Adewaleset in 2022, when he became Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant at the age of 17 after completing the rigorous ICAN professional examinations.