ABUJA —Professor Muhammad Akaro Mainoma, mni,FCNA,FCTI has emerged as the new President of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), bringing to the leadership of the umbrella body of Nigeria’s professional organisations extensive experience spanning academia, professional practice, institutional leadership and public service.
Following his emergence, Prof. Mainoma unveiled his strategic “MAINOMA Agenda,” which focuses on strengthening ethics and professionalism, promoting innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, advancing mentorship and contributing meaningfully to national development.
His emergence adds a new chapter to a distinguished professional career. Prof. Mainoma is a Professor of Accounting and Finance, former Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, former President of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), and a member of several professional organisations in Nigeria and internationally.
As a former ANAN President, Mainoma had emphasised professional development, innovation, collaboration among professional accounting organisations and the role of professionals in strengthening transparency and accountability in national affairs.
The new APBN leadership agenda comes at a time when professional bodies are increasingly expected to contribute expertise to institutional development, policy discussions, ethical leadership and economic transformation. Recent APBN activities have similarly highlighted professionalism, innovation, accountability, strategic collaboration and human-capital development as important areas for national progress.
The ABF Media Team warmly congratulates Prof. Mainoma on this new responsibility and wish him a successful and impactful tenure as he leads the association in advancing professionalism, ethical standards, innovation, mentorship and stronger collaboration among Nigeria’s professional bodies.
The election also saw TPL. Olutoyin A. Ayinde, FNITP emerged as the 1st Deputy President, the immediate Past President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Barr. Olusola Samuel Agbeluyi, mni, FCTI elected as the 2nd Deputy President of the Association and Adenubi Anthony Lanre FCIS,FCTI as the Secretary General. Other members are: Prof. Okoye Emmanuel (Treasurer), Mrs Sa’adatu Asabe Faruk FCS (Publicity Secretary), Mr Bolaji Junaid FNIMN (Financial Secretary), and Engr. Babatunde Odunlami FNSE as Assistant Secretary General
Congratulations to the new EXCO. We wish you wisdom, strength and remarkable success.
ABF Media Team